Alvin Kamara is the first player in Saints history to gain 10,000 all-purpose yards
Now that’s impressive. Everyone knows Alvin Kamara is one of the most-accomplished players to ever wear a New Orleans Saints uniform — his numerous records for touchdowns scored and plays made are proof of it. But the star running back surpassed an important milestone in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Kamara is the first player in franchise history to gain more than 10,000 all-purpose yards. He went into Week 8 with 9,990 career all-purpose yards between his efforts on offense and special teams, which had already surpassed the great Marques Colston (9,766) as well as fan-favorites like Deuce McAllister (8,932) and Eric Martin (8,730) in the franchise record books. But Kamara’s entering a new tier now and leaving his mark on the league. After putting 110 all-purpose yards on the Colts, Kamara’s career total is up to 10,100 on the dot.
That ranks 13th among active players around the NFL and 116th all-time; Kamara’s rise bumps his predecessor Reggie Bush (who was tied with Terry Metcalf at 10,001 career all-purpose yards) down behind him. And he can keep climbing higher. Kamara has a lot of football left in him as we saw on Sunday. Who can say just where he’ll end up?
