Tennessee is putting Alvin Kamara’s name in one of the most visible spots at Neyland Stadium.
The program announced Thursday that The Alvin Kamara Family Lobby will be located at Gate 19, a move that recognizes one of the most accomplished former Vols to reach the NFL in recent years. The honor follows a significant donation Kamara made to UT this past spring. In April, he gave “a large philanthropic gift” to Tennessee Athletics and was recognized at the Orange & White Game later that month.
“Being a part of the Tennessee family and the impact that has had on me after playing here is second to none,” Kamara said. “I mean, the connections that I’ve been able to create. The bonds that have stood true from the time I was here to when I left. 10 years removed now from going to school here, and I still feel as connected or as close as when I was here.”
Kamara’s Tennessee run lasted two seasons under Butch Jones from 2015-16, and he made the most of them. He rushed for 1,294 yards on 210 carries and scored 16 rushing touchdowns, while also catching 74 passes for 683 yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
Before arriving in Knoxville, Kamara starred at Hutchinson Community College. He had started his career at Alabama, but did not appear in any games there because of knee surgery and what Nick Saban called “behavioral issues.”
His time at Tennessee helped reset his path. Kamara was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints and has since become one of the franchise’s standout players. In the NFL, he has earned five Pro Bowl selections, multiple All-Pro honors and was named the 2017 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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