De’Von Achane is emerging as top All-Purpose back in the NFL

De’Von Achane is running up the RB rankings as he earns more playing time

Former Texas A&M speedster De’Von Achane is starting to carve out a role in Miami as the lead back and top offensive weapon. Through ten games Achane leads the team in both carries and receptions.

Usually, as one of the smaller players on the field, questions regarding durability always pop up whenever he takes a big hit. However, Achane has been able to withstand the NFL schedule and is one of the bright spots on the Dolphins team this season. His six total touchdowns lead the team and tied for the team lead in receiving touchdowns (3).

He has legit game-breaking speed and elite vision that make him a valuable running back alone. What makes him special his is ability to catch the ball out of the backfield or line up as a wide receiver. Achane is right up there with Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara as one of the top complete backs in the NFL. His 46 receptions put him tied for second with Breece Hall and both trailing Alvin Kamara (56).

Below you can check out a breakdown of a 40-yard screen play by Achane that shows off his elite versatility and playmaking skillset.

If he stays healthy, he can surpass 1,300 all-purpose yards and double digits touchdowns making him pro bowl dark horse. The second year running back has also shot up the fantasy draft boards. Below are his stats through 10 weeks of football

  • Carries – 122
  • Yards – 530
  • Touchdowns – 3
  • Receptions – 46
  • Yards – 349
  • Touchdowns – 3

In 21 games played Achane has scored 17 touchdowns and has shown Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel that getting the ball in his hands leads to scores. McDaniels let it be known that the players producing will get the touches and Achane has benefited from that philosophy.

“Playing time is solved by players on the field and the best players have to play and that’s my job to follow through with that. I don’t look at someone lost something, I look at who earned the opportunities.”

So as long as Achane can stay on the field we should see a lot of No. 28 through the rest of the season.

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