Alvin Kamara Comments On a Crowded Backfield at Bama The Alabama Crimson Tide has been recruiting at an elite level since the hiring of Nick Saban in 2007. In particular Alabama has been specifically blessed with high-level talent at the running back position. New Orleans Saints and former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Alvin Kamara discussed his time in Tuscaloosa and how absurd the collection of talent was while he was in the program. Derrick Henry was a 5-star prospect, Kamara was a 4-star prospect, Altee Tenpenny 4-star prospect and Tyren Jones was a 4-star prospect in the class of 2013, crowding the Crimson Tide backfield and limiting opportunities to showcase their talent.