De'Von Achane
23-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
165
YDS
641
TD
4
YDS
509
TD
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The list of prospects comparable to Achane basically doesn't exist. At 5-9, 188, Achane's frame mostly puts him on a list with prospects that were dominant in college but never found NFL success (Garrett Wolfe, Noel Devine, Dri Archer, etc.). The difference between Achane and those other small runners is that he's probably the fastest NFL running back since Chris Johnson, with a 4.32 40 time perhaps even understanding how quick Achane looks on an NFL field. The fears surrounding the 2023 third-round pick were emphatically and comically put to rest Week 3 last year when he had 233 total yards and four TDs in a 70-20 win over Denver. Achane is a natural runner who thrives between the tackles despite his tiny frame, because his instincts and stride make him highly effective at cutting through traffic. While many former track athletes have unwieldy strides that make it difficult to harness their explosiveness, Achane has no such issues and averaged 7.8 YPC on 103 carries last season. The limitation with Achane is obvious: his tiny frame doesn't stop him from being effective but might prevent him from being durable or handling large workloads. He missed five games and most of a sixth due to injury last season, and the Dolphins might prefer to keep him around 12 carries per game rather than utilizing him as a workhorse. A rotation with Raheem Mostert and maybe even rookie Jaylen Wright is all but assured, likely leaving Achane with some lean weeks when he doesn't score a TD or break off any long runs. Read Past Outlooks
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Tallies 76 total yards in loss
Achane rushed 12 times for 41 yards and brought in all seven targets for 35 yards in the Dolphins' 20-12 loss to the Texans on Sunday. He also fumbled once but possession remained with Miami.
ANALYSIS
Achane doubled up Raheem Mostert in carries and finished with his highest rushing yardage total since Week 11. While Achane failed to average even 4.0 yards per carry for the fourth straight contest, he was once again heavily involved as a receiver. He's recorded at least six catches in three straight games, but he'll aim to get back on track on the ground in a Week 16 home matchup against a 49ers defense that's had trouble against the run on occasion.
Achane doubled up Raheem Mostert in carries and finished with his highest rushing yardage total since Week 11. While Achane failed to average even 4.0 yards per carry for the fourth straight contest, he was once again heavily involved as a receiver. He's recorded at least six catches in three straight games, but he'll aim to get back on track on the ground in a Week 16 home matchup against a 49ers defense that's had trouble against the run on occasion.
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How do De'Von Achane's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
12.7%Positive Run %
74.5%% Yds After Contact
71.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.8Rushing TD %
2.4%Touches Per Game
15.7% Snaps w/Touch
43.4%Air Yards Per Game
-3.9Air Yards Per Snap
-0.11% Team Air Yards
-2.0%% Team Targets
16.4%Avg Depth of Target
-0.8 YdsCatch Rate
89.7%Drop Rate
1.3%Avg Yds After Catch
8.6% Targeted On Route
24.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
67.8
Cornerbacks
75.8
Safeties
41.0
Linebackers
64.5
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2024 De'Von Achane Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do De'Von Achane's measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
5' 9"Weight
188 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.32 secVertical Jump
33.0 inHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
29.00 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
If the severely undersized Achane succeeds as a running back in the NFL then he will be the first of his type since 1997, when Warrick Dunn, at all of 176 pounds, somehow thrived as a starter. Those are long odds -- there have been other small, fast running backs since Dunn, but almost all disappointed. Then again, none of those backs was quite like Dunn, or Achane. At 5-9, 185, Achane ran a 4.32 40 at the combine, and his 100 meter times as a track athlete at Texas A&M -- similar to Tyreek Hill's times -- lend credence to the idea that his playing speed is even faster. A third-round pick, Achane isn't likely to take on huge workloads, but he reportedly was up to 192 pounds by May and planning to add more. Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson have workload limitations of their own, so Achane could get a consistent dose of jet sweeps and outside runs with pre-snap motion to get him in space and put his speed to use.
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Rushing TD, six catches in OT win
Achane rushed 14 times for 24 yards and a touchdown while catching six of seven targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets.
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Productive as receiver in loss
Achane rushed seven times for 14 yards and brought in eight of nine targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in the Dolphins' 30-17 loss to the Packers on Thursday.
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Two receiving TDs in win
Achane rushed 10 times for 32 yards and brought in three of four targets for 24 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins' 34-15 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
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Eclipses 100 total yards in win
Achane rushed 17 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and brought in all four targets for 32 yards in the Dolphins' 34-19 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
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Garners 52 total yards in win
Achane rushed 12 times for 37 yards and secured all five targets for 15 yards in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.
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Working with Tagovailoa on Sunday
Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Dolphins against the Cardinals on Sunday after clearing concussion protocols, which should boost the production of Achane and the rest of Miami's offense, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Achane hasn't seen the end zone over his last four outings, which coincides with Tagovailoa's absence due to a concussion he sustained in Week 2 against the Bills. Achane did have an efficient rushing performance against the Colts in Week 7, finishing with 77 yards on 15 carries, but the 2023 third-round pick should find more success on the ground and through the air with Tagovailoa back under center for Sunday's contest.
Achane hasn't seen the end zone over his last four outings, which coincides with Tagovailoa's absence due to a concussion he sustained in Week 2 against the Bills. Achane did have an efficient rushing performance against the Colts in Week 7, finishing with 77 yards on 15 carries, but the 2023 third-round pick should find more success on the ground and through the air with Tagovailoa back under center for Sunday's contest.