A 3rd-round pick (67th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee; Hutchinson CC; Alabama, Alvin Kamara has built an NFL career since. Now with NO, he's in his 10th NFL season. Last season's 2.0 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 1st percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His ball security stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7,370 rushing yards and 63 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 215#
College
Tennessee; Hutchinson CC; Alabama
Draft
Rd 3, 67th overall (2017)
Seasons
2017–2026
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology12th percentile among RBs
13 games · 287 touches
Week 1 projection · @ DET
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2021 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed45▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst97▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size38▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency4▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry7▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion4▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving94▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security99▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume98▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency6▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Alvin Kamara has played in 131 regular-season games, all with NO.
As a passer he has thrown for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 7,370 yards and 63 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 621 passes for 5,024 yards and 26 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with NO: 950 yards and 6 touchdowns in 14 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2018: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game13 vs TB, 2019 Week 5
- Most rushing yards in a game155 vs CAR, 2024 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game139 on 13 catches, 2 TD vs GB, 2020 Week 3
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 398 66/g | 2 | 17 2.8/g | 152 25/g | 2 |
| Away | 7 | 500 71/g | 2 | 30 4.3/g | 287 41/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 312 52/g | 2 | 20 3.3/g | 191 32/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 7 | 586 84/g | 2 | 27 3.9/g | 248 35/g | 4 |
| In wins | 9 | 671 75/g | 3 | 37 4.1/g | 353 39/g | 5 |
| In losses | 4 | 227 57/g | 1 | 10 2.5/g | 86 22/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 177 44/g | 1 | 14 3.5/g | 97 24/g | 2 |
| On turf | 9 | 721 80/g | 3 | 33 3.7/g | 342 38/g | 3 |
| Indoors | 6 | 461 77/g | 2 | 16 2.7/g | 160 27/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 437 62/g | 2 | 31 4.4/g | 279 40/g | 4 |
2021 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | GB | 83 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD | 55.2 |
| Week 2 | CAR | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 14.5 |
| Week 3 | NE | 89 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD | 58 |
| Week 4 | NYG | 120 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 5 | WAS | 71 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 7 | SEA | 51 rush yds, 0 TD · 10 rec, 128 yds, 1 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 8 | TB | 61 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 27.6 |
| Week 9 | ATL | 50 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 54 |
| Week 14 | NYJ | 120 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 55.7 |
| Week 15 | TB | 18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 28.2 |
| Week 16 | MIA | 52 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 29.2 |
| Week 17 | CAR | 32 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD | 37.7 |
| Week 18 | ATL | 146 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 66.9 |
Alvin Kamara — common questions
- What position does Alvin Kamara play?
- Alvin Kamara is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Alvin Kamara played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alvin Kamara has played for NO (2017–2026).
- Where did Alvin Kamara go to college?
- Alvin Kamara played college football at Tennessee; Hutchinson CC; Alabama.
- When was Alvin Kamara drafted?
- Alvin Kamara was selected in round 3, 67th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Alvin Kamara scored?
- Alvin Kamara has 89 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (63 rushing, 26 receiving).
- What is Alvin Kamara's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Alvin Kamara rated 46.0 for 2026, the 31st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Drafted in round 3, 2017
- Larry OgunjobiDT · pick 65
- Ahkello WitherspoonCB · pick 66
- Dawuane SmootDE · pick 68
- Cooper KuppWR · pick 69
- Pat ElfleinC · pick 70
- Dan FeeneyG · pick 71
- Taywan TaylorWR · pick 72
- Jordan WillisDE · pick 73