Tennessee Vols: How Will Drafted Vols Fare In The NFL?

By Zach Ragan | May 1, 2017

Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) and defensive lineman LaTroy Lewis (4) after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 49 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Alvin Kamara (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 49 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Alvin Kamara — Running Back

New Orleans Saints — Round 3 Pick 67

I don’t think there could’ve been a better landing spot for Alvin Kamara.

The Saints have a crowded backfield with Adrian Peterson, Mark Ingram, and Travaris Cadet on the roster, but that shouldn’t be a big issue for Kamara.

Kamara is an extremely versatile player, that can run the ball, catch the ball out of the backfield, or return punts.

The Saints are known for using running backs, such as Darren Sproles or Travaris Cadet, in creative ways. That means that Kamara could be on the field at the same time as Ingram and Peterson.

Kamara should immediately see action on special teams, and I think he will be involved in the offense fairly early for the Saints in 2017.

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