With his 45 receiving yards through three quarters, Alvin Kamara now has 4,884 career receiving yards, surpassing former Saint Darren Sproles and Herschel Walker for 11th all-time among RBs in NFL history. He now needs 29 yards to pass Roger Craig for 10th all-time.

With his 45 receiving yards through three quarters, Alvin Kamara now has 4,884 career receiving yards, surpassing former Saint Darren Sproles and Herschel Walker for 11th all-time among RBs in NFL history. He now needs 29 yards to pass Roger Craig for 10th all-time.

 

 

ALVIN KAMARA MAKES HISTORY: Saints Star Climbs Up the NFL Record Books with Another Milestone Performance

 

New Orleans, LA — In a season that continues to cement his legacy among the NFL’s all-time greats, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara added another milestone to his illustrious career on Sunday. With 45 receiving yards through three quarters, Kamara officially surpassed former Saints standout Darren Sproles and NFL legend Herschel Walker to move into 11th place all-time among running backs in receiving yards, bringing his career total to 4,884 yards.

Kamara’s consistency as both a runner and receiver has long been his defining trademark, and this latest achievement reinforces his status as one of the most versatile backs in league history. Known for his smooth running style, balance, and ability to create mismatches in the passing game, Kamara has been the engine of the Saints’ offense since entering the league in 2017.

What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is the company he’s now keeping. By surpassing Sproles — a fellow Saints dual-threat weapon — Kamara has effectively carried on the tradition of New Orleans running backs who redefine the position through versatility. Meanwhile, overtaking Herschel Walker, one of the most dynamic players in football history, further highlights Kamara’s enduring excellence and impact on the modern game.

But Kamara’s climb doesn’t stop there. He’s now just 29 yards shy of passing Roger Craig, the legendary San Francisco 49ers back who was the first player ever to record 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. Passing Craig would move Kamara into 10th place all-time, a testament to his continued dominance as both a rusher and receiver.

Speaking after the game, Kamara remained humble about the achievement.

“I’m just doing my job,” he said. “Every week I just try to help the team win, whether that’s catching passes, running the ball, or blocking. Records and milestones are cool, but the focus is always on getting that W.”

Still, Saints fans and analysts couldn’t help but marvel at what Kamara has accomplished in just eight seasons. Since being drafted in the third round out of Tennessee, Kamara has become a five-time Pro Bowler, a two-time All-Pro, and the cornerstone of the Saints’ offense. Despite enduring multiple quarterback changes and system shifts since the retirement of Drew Brees, Kamara has continued to deliver elite production year after year.

As the Saints push through the middle of the season, Kamara’s latest milestone adds to an already storied career that appears far from over. At just 29 years old, he remains a threat every time he touches the ball — and with 10th place now in sight, it’s only a matter of time before he continues his climb up the all-time leaderboard.

If history is any indication, Alvin Kamara’s name will soon be mentioned alongside the all-time greats, not just as one of the best Saints ever, but as one of the most complete running backs the NFL has ever seen.