During the 2015 NFL Draft’s fifth round, the Miami olphins utilized the 149th overall pick in the three-day selection process to add Boise State running back Jay Ajayi. He did not make his NFL debut until Week 9 after having to be activated off the injured reserve list following broken ribs sustained in the preseason. He carried the ball 49 times as a rookie, picking up 187 yards with a touchdown and catching seven passes for 90 yards.
In 2016, Ajayi broke out. The J-Train carried the ball 260 times for 1,271 yards with eight touchdowns as well as 27 receptions for 151 yards.