Life in the National Football League is going smooth thus far for Miami Dolphins running back, Kenyan Drake. While he anticipates being a starter, Drake’s video game skills have already earned him respect among his peers. The former Alabama standout won the 2016 Madden Bowl Challenge, courtesy of EA Sports during the NFLPA’s Rookie Premiere last week (Friday).
Kenyan Drake @KDx32 is already winning 🏆's with the @MiamiDolphins.
2016 #RookiePremiere Madden Bowl Champion! pic.twitter.com/SiKoFwjStc
— Madden NFL 22 (@EAMaddenNFL) May 21, 2016
Miami took Drake in the third round (73rd overall pick) of the 2016 NFL Draft. He posted exceptional numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine, prior to being selected on April 29.
Drake recorded a time of 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash and displayed a 34.5″ vertical. He was among the leaders in the broad jump (123 inches) and 20-yard shuttle drills (4.21 seconds).
Despite suffering two injuries at Alabama, Drake ended his career on a high note. The Power Spring, Georgia native accounted for 1,189 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in 2015.
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