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Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake sustains hamstring injury at mini-camp

Former Alabama running back Kenyan Drake (No. 17) at CFP title game in 2016: Cedric Mason- Touchdown Alabama Magazine

The Miami Dolphins encountered an injury during Wednesday’s mini-camp session and it occurred to a player that very few want to see hurt, running back Kenyan Drake.

Drake, who’s been impressive throughout the offseason, sustained a hamstring injury on special teams according to Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post. His diversity creates a lot of opportunities for him as a back, wide receiver and return man, but staying healthy is crucial.

Drake battled multiple injuries in four seasons at Alabama, including a broken leg against Ole Miss (2014) and a fractured right arm against Mississippi State (2015). Through it all, he totaled 1,189 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in the Crimson Tide’s national championship run a year ago.

He’s expected to back up Jay Ajayi, the projected starter at running back for Miami in 2016.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a seasoned writer that has covered Alabama football for Touchdown Alabama Magazine since 2009. Smith has extensive knowledge within the program, which has made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Throughout his career, Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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