It’s just mid-June, but the hype around former Vol running back Alvin Kamara is already starting to roll in from down in New Orleans.
Kamara was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 67th overall pick in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft, and he’s apparently already impressing his new teammates in the gold and black. Several of his new Saints teammates spoke to the media after practice last week and had nothing but good things to say about him. The media themselves seem impressed by the work Kamara is already putting in as well.
Here are just a few examples of what players like Drew Brees, Mark Ingram, and the media had to say about Kamara last week:
Drew Brees on Alvin Kamara: “Extremely intelligent and consciousness,” “He’s fit in really really well. Only have to show/tell him once”
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) June 14, 2017
Mark Ingram on Alvin Kamara: “Super elusive, runs routes well, catches well, has a bright future.”
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) June 14, 2017
That being said, I really thought Alvin Kamara was impressive. There’s nothing but good things being said about him.
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) June 15, 2017
Alvin Kamara just broke Manti Te’o’s ankles coming out of the backfield on a pass route. Total mismatch, drew “oohs” from the Saints fans.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) June 13, 2017
#Saints rookie RB @A_kamara6 seems fueled by doubt he told me senses over comeback fr injury. Saw good burst & versatility on display yest.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) June 15, 2017
#Saints rookie RB Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) going through the same drills.
A home-run-hitter type of RB they will look to use on 3rd downs pic.twitter.com/OmqUl4A4aw
— PirateLife Football (@PirateLifeFF) June 14, 2017
It’s unclear how much playing time Kamara will have as a rookie for the Saints. With Adrian Peterson and Mark Ingram firmly above him in the depth chart, Kamara will have work to do in order to even see the field.
But Peterson is coming back from an injury-depleted 2016 campaign, and Ingram has shown in the past that he flourishes when he has someone to take the pressure off him in the backfield. As one of the tweets above says, Kamara will likely be used primarily as a third down back this year. But don’t be surprised to seem him line up at receiver or be used in creative ways in the Saint’s explosive and pass-happy offense.
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Good for him. He was vastly underutilized along with Josh Malone for their TN careers. Hope they both get the reps to show they can make a difference.