Speed was displayed during Sunday’s NFL matchup when the Miami Dolphins took the field, and Texas A&M alumnus De’Von Achane lit up the field.
In year two, Achane took over the led-back role and excelled as one of the NFL’s most dynamic young all-around running backs. Through 15 games, he has 258 touches for 1340 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is on pace to finish with over 1,500 yards and 13 total TDs for the season.
Achane played spoiler against the San Francisco 49ers with a blistering 7.1 average rushing and 11.7 average per catch for a combined 190 yards. Then, up by five, he put the final nail in the coffin with 1:45 left in the game. On first down, he took a pitch to the right and outran the defense for a 50-yard touchdown run, putting the Dolphins up two scores.
50-yard run 😮💨#ProBowlVote @ffvmousvon_ pic.twitter.com/ftAEArpzck
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 23, 2024
That touchdown put the game out of reach and eliminated the 49ers from playoff contention. He has shown that his body can hold up for the majority of a season, allowing the staff to trust him more, and Achane has been taking advantage.
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