De’Von Achane is a rookie American football running back who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. Although, during his rookie 2023 season, Achane received recognition as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 3, delivering a stellar performance against the Denver Broncos, he unfortunately suffered a knee injury in Week 5. It resulted in his placement on the injured reserve, but he successfully recovered and was activated to play again in November 2023.
His football journey began at Thurgood Marshall High School where he started playing high school football. He was ranked as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and continued his football career at Texas A&M University. He concluded his collegiate career with over 2,000 rushing yards, securing 21 touchdowns, along with an additional 554 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. After playing at Texas A&M from 2020 to 2022, he entered the 2023 NFL Draft and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the Draft.
He signed a four-year contract valued at $5,437,449 with the Dolphins, which includes a signing bonus of $954,508 and an average annual salary of $1,359,362. The signing bonus is equivalent to the guaranteed amount of the contract.
De'Von Achane Age
Achane is 22 years old as of January 2024. He was born on 13 October 2001 in Missouri City, Texas. Despite his young age, he has already made a place for himself, securing the third-string position with one of the best teams in the NFL. Furthermore, he became the fourth player in NFL history to score at least six touchdowns within his first three games and the first running back in the Super Bowl Era with seven touchdowns in his first four career games. As of the 2023 campaign, he has
started in two games out of total nine games.
De'Von Achane Height
Achane standing at 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 meters tall possesses a well-built physique. However, he was dropped in the draft because he didn't meet the size standards expected for NFL running backs. Despite this setback, he amazed everyone with his impressive speed, completing the 40-yard dash in just 4.32 seconds, making him the fastest running back in the draft. Eventually, the Dolphins selected him as the 84th overall pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft
The running prowess has always been a remarkable aspect of his athletic ability. During his high school years at Thurgood Marshall High School, he participated and excelled in Track and was named the 2020 Texas Gatorade Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year.
De'Von Achane Weight
Achane weighs around 188 lb or 85 kgs. With a muscular stature and his performance during his rookie season is gaining him popularity. The young running back’s popularity is on an upward trend. He is an active user on Instagram and has an official Instagram account under the username @ffvmous.von, boasting a following of 65k. Undoubtedly, this number is expected to increase in the coming times.
FAQs
A. De’Von Achane attended Texas A&M University, where he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies from 2020 to 2022.
A. As of January 2024 De’Von Achane, the rookie running back has amassed an estimated career earnings of approximately 1,621,174.
A. As of the 2023 season, De’Von Achane is earning a base salary of around $666,666 along with a signing bonus of $954,508. According to his four-year rookie contract, his average annual salary is $ 1,359,362.
A. In the 2023 NFL Draft, De’Von Achane stood out as the fastest running back, completing the 40-yard dash in an impressive 4.32 seconds.
