Alvin Kamara didn’t have much to say about his time at Tennessee but the words he did use to describe his two years on Rocky Top pretty much say it all.

In an article by Ben Baskin of the MMQB, the presumed NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year went in-depth on his rising stardom ever since emerging early on for a New Orleans team that’s currently prepping for a somewhat surprising playoff run.

The piece is mostly regarding his year with the Saints, but Kamara was asked the million dollar question by all Tennessee fans. What happened at Tennessee? Why wasn’t he featured more in the offense? Kamara didn’t have an answer. However, he did offer up one comment on his time at Tennessee.

From the article:

After one season, and one (JUCO) conference offensive player of the year award, Kamara transferred to Tennessee, finally back in the SEC. But he’d soon learn that something felt off, again. “F—ed up” is how Kamara describes the football experience in Knoxville. Kamara is clearly a dynamic force on the field, but a coach must scheme for his abilities. To fully actualize his impact on the field, an offense needs to adapt around him, create specific packages and plays that utilize his rare versatility and skill set.  Tennessee chose not to do that.

For two years he was the backup to Jalen Hurd, despite averaging 2.31 more yards per touch than the starter. Of course it was frustrating. But Kamara still believed that wherever he ended up in the NFL, whatever round he was drafted, it would work out. As long as I get the chance, he would tell friends before the draft, I’ll shine.

Why Hurd was featured over Kamara will be something Tennessee fans likely never get over but until Butch Jones comes clean on the truth, which seems doubtful, we’ll all be in the dark with Kamara.