After eight seasons in the NFL, former third-round pick and running back Kenyan Drake has announced his retirement from the NFL.Drake, who spent three-plus seasons with the Dolphins from 2016-2019, on Friday Carlos Santana Jersey to reveal he was hanging up his cleats."It's been an incredible ride. Hard to believe 8 seasons have come and gone,"Drake said. "Ive loved the journey - the wins, the moments big and small, the comradery, the energy, all of it. I cant say I loved everything (if youve ever done training camp in Miami you can relate lol), but certainly appreciate Mike Clevinger Jersey the lows and the grind, and know those moments grew me as a football player and more importantly as a person. Ready to enjoy a little retirement and see where the next chapter takes me. Thanks to everyone that was along for the ride with me - wouldnt change a thing."Shortly after his post, Drake Josh Tomlin Jersey revealed to why he's calling it a career."Yes it is (true I'm retiring). It felt like the right time,"Drake said. "I love the game, but I don't love the busine s. B.J. Upton Jersey I'm at peace with the decision. I'm healthy and ready to start the next chapter of my life."MORE: Miami traded Drake to the during the 2019 campaign, and he remained in the desert for the 2020 season before moving on to play for the in 2021, and then the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.Drake's last season in the NFL came in 2023, when he appeared in contests Cody Allen Jersey for the Ravens and . He did not sign with a team this offseason.