It was three springs ago when Kenyan Drake entered the National Football League.
In balancing football with adulthood, Drake recorded three touchdowns as a rookie in 2016 – including a 97-yard kickoff return for a score in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. His efforts led to a 34-31 win for Miami, helping the team get a 10-6 record and earn a spot in the playoffs.
After an injury to Damien Williams and Jay Ajayi getting traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Drake was forced to emerge as the Dolphins’ No. 1 running back last season. The former University of Alabama star and third-round pick of the 2016 NFL Draft handled the situation with urgency, as he totaled 644 yards rushing with three scores on 133 carries in 16 games.