Alvin Kamara is an American Football running back for the New Orleans Saints. The 5 ft 10 in back was taken in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Saints with their 67th overall pick. The Atlanta native is a 5 time Pro Bowler and 2-time All-Pro in his seven seasons as a Saint. He was an honorable mention on the top 10 running backs survey done by ESPN in July 2024 where opinions of various executives, scouts, and coaches were asked. He went to Norcross High School before starting his collegiate career at Alabama. His time at Alabama was cut short due to a knee surgery in the preseason and “behavioral issues” that caused Kamara to be banned from practicing. Ultimately, he transferred to Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and even became an NJCAA All-American. Eventually, he chose the University of Tennessee to showcase his talents. For Tennessee, he showcased his two-way abilities as he became a fantastic punt returner and pass catcher while also being a premier rushing threat.
His impact since getting drafted was undeniable as he was named to the NFL All-Rookie team in the 2017 season. He also became the first 700/700 (rushing and receiving) season holder by a Saints player ever and third by an NFL rookie. In his sophomore season, Alvin became the first player in NFL history to have 1000 yards, receiving and rushing, in his first 20 games. He had another 700/700 season, earning another Pro Bowl. His stellar play earned him a five-year contract extension worth $75 million in 2020. He became the first player in NFL history to record at least 500 yards rushing and receiving in each of his first four seasons while also becoming the first player in franchise history to be named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first 5 seasons. The 2023 season saw him rush for almost 700 yards while also being a threat in the receiving game (75 receptions for 466 yards). For his rookie season, he was named the NFL Rookie of the Year in 2017. Kamara is the second player in NFL history to score six rushing touchdowns in a single game
Alvin Kamara Parents
As mentioned earlier, Kamara was born on 25 July 1995 in Atlanta. Alvin Kamara was raised by his single mother, Adama Kamara. However, there is no information available regarding who his father was.
Who is Alvin Kamara’s mother?
Alvin Kamara is the son of his mother, Adama Kamara. According to Alvin Kamara's interview on Kneading Dough: The Podcast in April 2021, it is known that his mother was originally a native of Liberia but she arrived in the United States during the Liberian Civil War. There is very limited information available on the web about the Saints’ running back’s mother. She has always kept her personal and professional life away from the public eye.
Who is Alvin Kamara’s father?
There are no details available about Kamara’s father. Kamara never used his father’s name or talked about his father.
What nationality are Alvin Kamara’s parents?
As stated earlier, there is no information available regarding who was Kamara’s father or his origins. It is known that his mother is a Liberian who later settled in the United States (according to Alvin Kamara's interview on Kneading Dough: The Podcast in April 2021). Kamara was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a native of America. He holds American Nationality.
FAQs
A. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Alvin Kamara has a net worth of $8 million as of September 2024.
A. Owing to his five-year contract extension with the Saints worth $75 million, Alvin Kamara earns an average of about $15 million per year.
A. No, as of September 2024, Alvin Kamara is not married.
A. Alvin Kamara is 5 feet 10 inches or 1.78 meters tall.