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Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane broke out as a rookie when he was on the field, averaging 7.8 yards per carry and 72.7 rush yards per game in 2023.
On April 21 — with exactly four days to go before the 2024 NFL Draft — Achane dropped a message to fans on Instagram.
“They better be worried about who I’m becoming, not who I was ,” the explosive playmaker warned.
Achane included a photo of himself showing up at Dolphins facilities for the start of voluntary offseason workouts. Followers appeared to enjoy Achane’s public statement, considering it received over 5,500 likes in just five hours’ time.
For those hoping Achane turns into the sole RB1 in year two, that’s unlikely after the Raheem Mostert extension. Barring an injury, this should be a rotational rushing tandem for the foreseeable future.
Having said that, it’s certainly possible that Achane slowly becomes the lead-back in Miami.
Injuries factored in, but Achane was only given 104 carries as a rookie compared to Mostert’s 209 carries. Needless to say, the veteran’s yards per carry averages were worse at 4.8 yards per attempt and 67.5 rushing yards per game.
The Dolphins have also retained all of their depth behind their top two, with Chris Brooks and Salvon Ahmed joining veteran Jeff Wilson Jr. once again. For the time being, it’s still a very crowded backfield in Miami.
