The Miami Dolphins are one of many teams entering mandatory mini-camp this week.
Despite receiving a 69 for his Madden rating, running back Kenyan Drake has been the buzz around South Beach since being drafted on April 29. He adjusted well throughout rookie mini-camp and special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi was pleased with his skill set as a return man in OTAs.
Andrew Abramson, Miami Dolphins reporter (Palm Beach Post), seems to be very impressed by the Alabama standout. Miami’s offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen was complimentary of Drake when he was asked about the progress of the third-round pick during OTAs last week.
Christensen on Drake: He's been excellent. We've been really impressed with the rookie class as professionals, as learners
— Andrew Abramson (@AbramsonFL) June 7, 2016
Christensen on Drake: He's won a bunch of football games. He understands what fine a line it is to win football games.
— Andrew Abramson (@AbramsonFL) June 7, 2016
Jay Ajayi will more than likely be the featured back for the Dolphins’, but Drake is confident in his abilities to be an every down player. Christensen, 60, enters his first season as Miami’s offensive play caller this fall. He served three years at Indianapolis (2009-11) in this same role, prior to being hired to the Dolphins. Drake’s versatility gives Christensen a lot to work with as a back and wide receiver.
He totaled 1,189 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns for Alabama in 2015.
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