CARDS: Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000
ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- Talented athlete played for UAB in 96 and 97 converting from quarterback to wide receiver.
- In his only year at WR posted 38 receptions for 823 yards and 7 TDs.
- Spent majority of rookie year on Cardinals practice squad.
- Opted to hone his skills in NFLE with the Scottish Claymores in 1999, posting 11 catches for 181 yards and two TDs.
- Allocated to NFLE in 2000 playing for the Rhein Fire.
- Led league with 12 touchdown catches.
- Returned stateside in 2000 and spent the year on the practice squad of the Bills and Broncos.
- In 2001 was a territorial allocation of the XFL 2001 Birmingham Bolts.
- Signed with Cowboys but did not make the squad.
- Opted to sign with the CFL in 2002, playing for the Ottawa Renegades, but retired due to concussions.
NOTES:
Drake estimates that he suffered from at least 10 concussions over his career in football, with three being knockouts. He now suffers daily from the debilitating side effects of those head injuries, and spends his time coaching football and also improving education and awareness of concussion safety.
NFLE
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 706 | 14.7 | 14 | 55t |
XFL
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 27 |