Alvin Mentian Kamara, a running back with the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints, was born on July 25, 1995. (NFL). After transferring from Hutchinson Community Collegiate, he played college football at the University of Tennessee before being selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In addition to being a Pro Bowler in each of his five NFL seasons and a two-time second-team All-Pro, he was awarded the NFL Rookie of the Year in 2017. In 2020, Kamara tied Ernie Nevers for the second-most running touchdowns in a single game in NFL history with six.
Where did Alvin Kamara go to high school?
Mother of Kamara is from Liberia. In Norcross, Georgia, he went to Norcross High School. He participated in high school football with the Blue Devils. He carried for 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2011 as a junior. He led his high school to its first state championship in 2012 as a senior by rushing for 2,264 yards and 26 touchdowns and catching 22 receptions for 286 yards and five more scores.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Kamara Georgia’s Mr. Football; the Georgia Sports Writers Association recognized him first-team All-State; and Class 6A Player of the Year. He was also selected to play in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.
