The Miami Dolphins may fully unleash De’Von Achane this year.
Dolphins assistant head coach and running backs coach Eric Studesville told NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe earlier this year that the team is “preparing” to give the speedy running back more work in the 2025 season.
The Dolphins allowed 11th-year veteran Raheem Mostert to walk in free agency. Even though Jaylen Wright could handle more touches with Alexander Mattison and rookie sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon II mixed into the backfield rotation, Achane is the clear-cut lead ball-carrier, and he has high expectations for himself.
“This year probably—every year I want to get better—so as far as my numbers-wise, as far as in the rush game, I always want to try to hit 1,000 yards and then 500 yards (receiving),” Achane said in May, via a team transcript. “I feel like I can do that as far as how much I’m being used and like the pass game that I was last year because I had a lot of receptions, and me watching film I felt like I left a lot of plays or I felt like I could have did more.
“Going back and watching the year and the cut ups, I feel like I left a lot of yards on the table.”
Achane suited up for every game last season and racked up 1,499 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns. If the dynamic running back thinks he left yards on the field, his ceiling for the upcoming season could be close to 2,000 scrimmage yards.
In two years, Achane has shown that he can use his blazing speed, decisive cuts and soft hands to make big plays on the ground and in the passing game. However, he’s logged more than 18 carries in only one career outing.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa understands he must protect himself in the pocket, which may result in more quick dump-off passes to Achane. With a full workload, the third-year tailback could post gaudy stat lines in 2025.
