Alvin Kamara
A running back whose electric, unpredictable style redefined the position as a lethal receiver and open-field magician.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: July 25·Millennials
Biography
Alvin Kamara's path to the NFL was anything but straightforward, a journey of proving himself at every turn. After a nomadic college career that saw him shine at Alabama, sit out a year, and dominate at a Kansas junior college, he finally exploded at the University of Tennessee. The New Orleans Saints saw a unique weapon and drafted him in 2017. He immediately revolutionized their offense, forming a devastating tandem. Kamara isn't a classic power back; he's a glitch in the system. With balance that defies physics, he turns short passes into long gains and finds seams where none appear to exist. His six-touchdown Christmas Day in 2020 was a surreal display of scoring efficiency. While his production makes highlight reels, it's his joyful, celebratory demeanor—marked by his signature 'Griddy' dance—that made him a cultural fixture, embodying the flair of the modern NFL.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alvin was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alvin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Alvin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017 after scoring 13 total touchdowns and over 1,500 yards from scrimmage.
- Tied an NFL record by scoring six rushing touchdowns in a single game against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day 2020.
- Earned Pro Bowl selections in each of his first five professional seasons.
- Became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 3,000 rushing and 3,000 receiving yards, showcasing his dual-threat ability.
Did You Know?
He is of Liberian descent through his mother.
Before focusing on football, he was a standout soccer player and considered pursuing it professionally.
His distinctive diamond grills are a trademark part of his on-field look.
He hosts an annual 'Christmas in July' charity event for children in New Orleans.
“I just play. I don't really think about it. I just go out there and let it happen.”
