Kenyan Drake joins Dolphins' backfield
John David Mercer / USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Dolphins have selected running back Kenyan Drake out of Alabama in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 73rd overall.
Drake will fight for the lead back role on a crowded roster that already includes Jay Ajayi, and Damien Williams.
If he can't crack the rotation, the Dolphins may elect to use Drake on special teams.
Kenyan Drake Bio
Position: RB
School: Alabama
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210 lbs.
Strengths
- Good open-field vision.
- Can contribute to special teams and be a weapon in the passing game. Finished college career with 46 receptions for 570 yards and four touchdowns.
- Impressive speed, lateral agility, and athleticism, with a second gear to bolt past defenders.
Weaknesses
- Extensive injury history, including a fractured arm in 2015 and a fractured ankle that limited him to five games in 2014.
- Needs to improve in pass protection.
- Very tall, which causes him to run too high.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.45 sec |
| Bench Press | 10 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 34.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 123 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.04 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.21 sec |