Former Colts running back announces retirement from NFL

Veteran fullback and former Indianapolis Colts player Kenyan Drake has announced his retirement from the NFL. NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport broke the news.

Drake began his NFL career when the Miami Dolphins selected him in the third round (73rd overall) out of Alabama in the 2016 draft. Drake was never a true starter for the Dolphins during his time there, but he posted solid depth numbers to help push the offense down the field. After spending 2019 with Miami and the Arizona Cardinals, Drake had his best year in 2020.

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That season, Drake rushed for 955 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns for the Cardinals. However, he found himself playing for the Las Vegas Raiders (2021) shortly after, followed by the Baltimore Ravens (2022–23) and Green Bay Packers (2023).

While Drake’s stop in Indy was incredibly brief in 2023, there were times when some thought he could have a significant role in Shane Steichen’s offense, given Jonathan Taylor’s future was in question at the time. But Drake didn’t make the roster, finishing 2023 with the Ravens and Green Bay Packers.

He played eight seasons and 104 games. During that span, he had 869 carries for 3,866 rushing yards (4.4 yards per carry) and 33 rushing touchdowns. Drake was also a factor as a receiver, catching 218 passes for 1,655 receiving yards and eight additional touchdowns.

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