Welcome to the NFL young beginner! After being important players in their universities, rookies must once again earn their places in the pros. Who are they and what hopes do they raise? Come and discover these new gems. Today, supersonic racer De'Von Achane.
De'Von Achane
Born October 13, 2001 in Missouri City, Texas
1m77 for 85 kilos
Runner, Miami Dolphins
If De'Von Achane was a quality: very fast
With Texas A&M University, De'Von Achane played football while also being the star of the track and field team. He won the 2022 national title in the 200 meters in 20.20 seconds. With this time, De'Von Achane would have been a finalist in the Tokyo Olympic event in 2021: Canadian Aaron Brown finished 6th in the Olympic final with an identical time!
At the 2023 NFL Combine, De'Von Achane clocked 4.32 seconds for 40 yards. He therefore fits perfectly into coach Mike McDaniel's philosophy.
If I were a project: have the fastest offense in the NFL
Coach Mike McDaniel repeats a mantra regarding his offensive players: let them be fast!
In 2016, Mike McDaniel was an assistant coach in Atlanta. That year, runner Tevin Coleman was “flashed” during a game at 35.8 kilometers/hour! He wasn't the only fast player in the Falcons' offense: Aldrick Robinson (35 mph), Taylor Gabriel (34.6 mph) and Devonta Freeman (34.3 mph).
In 2019, Mike McDaniel is in charge of the running game for the San Francisco 49ers. Runners Matt Breida (35.9 km/h) and Raheem Mostert (35 km/h) also showed plenty of speed on NFL fields that year.
With Miami, he again builds his attack with very fast players.
After 15 NFL weeks, Dolphins players sign 7 of the 9 best “ball in hand speeders”: Tyreek Hill (35.4 kmh, 34.8 kmh and 34.6 kmh), De'Von Achane (35.3 kmh, 35 kmh and 34.6 kmh) and Raheem Mostert (34.8 kmh)!
If De'Von Achane was an NFL debut: explosive
Absent from the first game then only touching two balls in the second, De'Von Achane showed his talent against Denver in week 3: 203 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground as well as 2 touchdowns after a reception! He continued with 101 yards against Buffalo then 151 against the Giants.
Despite physical problems causing him to miss 6 games, he is a constant threat with an average of 8 yards per carry!
If De'Von Achane was a flaw: a number 2 template
His talent is undeniable but can he attack on the ground? When taking a picture, a runner's role is to pound the opposing defense. This is why NFL staff all have at least one runner on the roster to provide this physical dimension.
De'Von Achane cannot challenge the opponent this way. Above all, you should not use it like this, as you risk exposing it too much to injury.
If I were an NFL player: Chris Johnson (ex Titans)
From 2008 to 2017, Chris Johnson was an NFL player. From 2008 to 2013, he was a major player, even earning three Pro Bowl nominations and the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year award. After five fantastic seasons, his frail size for the sport then penalized him and injuries continued. are then chained together, until their career ends!
Like a dolphin in the water in Miami's explosive offense, De'Von Achane is the NFL's new bomb.
