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The Case for Alvin Kamara in R2


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ALVIN KAMARA

5'10" 200 LBS.

 

I've been all aboard the Fournette in R1 train depending on the two safeties availability.  I've also been a huge fan of Foreman, Williams & Dayes in later rounds.  However, I honestly think Kamara might be my new fave after Fournette, and right beside Jamaal Williams. 

Kamara reminds me a bit of Clinton Portis.  The kid has electrifying speed and super quicks.  Up until recently, I chocked Kamara in with guys like Foreman, Gallman, etc. as just another RB on day 2 or early day 3.  Then I killed some boredom while trying to find a different type of RB for Carolina.  The bruising J.Stew style of 'between the tackles' RB that we've had and been accustomed to for so long made me want to seek out a more dynamic/electric back for our future. I also wanted a back that is capable in pass pro and can add an element of a receiving threat like Jamaal Charles or Devonta Freeman.  

Kamara, like all prospects has some flaws, but overall.... I really really like this kid.  I think he could blow up his pro day and combine where speed is on display.  If he can dominate the cone drills, vert and broad jump to showcase his short space burst and speed, I think he could be a great grab at 40.  I'm not a huge 40-time guy and think speed is only one element of a player's abilities at the next level... because let's be real... how many times do players run in a straight line in the NFL with no gear on? Zero.  That being said, I've seen some spots where Kamara could clock in the 4.3 range, and that's nothing to sneeze at. 

Things I love:

  • Speed and explosiveness
  • Quick feet
  • Good balance and hips
  • Athletic and shows flashes of elusiveness/ability to make defenders miss
  • 3-down back
  • Great receiver/lines up as receiver often
  • Solid Pass Pro
  • Spent most of his time in shotgun/pistol formation
  • Not a lot of carries at UT - lots of tread on his tires moving forward to the NFL

 

Things I hate:

  • Not as patient as I'd like
  • Plays his pads too high at times
  • Knee injuries (1 at Alabama, 1 at Tenn) .... but didn't miss time due to injury in '16
  • Questions about why he left Alabama (was it character/locker room issues, or just rumors)

His Texas A&M game was by far his most productive statistical game (18 rushes / 127 yds / 2td --- 8 receptions / 161 yds / 1td), but his Vanderbilt game was very fun to watch.....

 

Would love to hear thoughts from Vols fans or anyone that's watched Kamara on a more regular basis.  Right now, he is moving into my 'draft crush' category near Curtis Samuel. 

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Are you sure he's a 3 down back? Ive heard he fits a 3rd and long role. Idk. Honestly there's a few RBs I'm imagining (Murray, Lacey, charles etc). The market for RBs has been heavily in teams favor the last few years.Keep stew with a fair extension, add a vet, and find a rookie either UDFA or late rounder. Then say goodbye to fozzy and cap. I'm alittle mad none of the gaffey, barner, wegher group didn't pan out for the RB group.

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