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Alabama running back Kenyan Drake has played much of the year with a litany of injuries.
Representatives from the Crimson Tide’s offense are speaking at the Cotton Bowl Classic on Sunday as they prepare for Thursday’s College Football Playoff Semifinal. Drake admitted he cracked a rib against Ole Miss and suffered a concussion against LSU:
Kenyan Drake said he cracked a rib against Ole Miss and had a concussion against LSU.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) December 27, 2015
Alabama RB Kenyan Drake said he's dealt with a sprained ankle, a concussion, a broken rib and broken arm this year. Said he feels good now
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) December 27, 2015
The latest injury was the broken arm. The senior running back broke it in mid-November but has returned to practice in a limited fashion. He appears to be set to play Thursday against Michigan State.
Still, Drake played through a lot of injuries, including playing in and making two receptions the week after suffering a concussion against LSU before sitting out two games. That is pretty dangerous and somewhat brave.
Drake missed the final two games of the regular season — against Charleston Southern and Auburn — and was able to return for the SEC Championship Game against Florida. He rushed for 347 yards on 72 carries as Derrick Henry’s primary backup.
The Tide seem to believe Drake will be ready to play for the Cotton Bowl.
