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The Phinsider fantasy football takes on De'Von Achane
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All The Phinsider insights about De'Von Achane
NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane featured in preseason game action against the New York Giants on August 22, 2023, at Hard Rock Stadium, demonstrating offensive involvement during the second preseason contest.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Miami's offense will be built around Achane this year, with Wright serving as his primary backup; Achane is the focal point of the running back group.NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026
One fan notes that Larry Csonka, a 6'3" 265-lb fullback, would relegate Achane to a Mercury Morris role—an under-utilized position—though acknowledges Achane's superior receiving threat ability compared to Morris.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
The source projects Achane as the obvious focal point of the Dolphins offense who should lead the team in touches and could reach 1,500 yards rushing alone. Marek Brave notes that head coach Jeff Hafley joked about giving him 40 touches per game, and health permitting, Achane should surpass 1,000 rushing yards with multiple games still left on the schedule.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
De'Von Achane is one of the best running backs in football despite still being just 24 years old. He rushed for 1,350 yards in 2025, with 4.1 of his 5.7 yards per carry coming after contact. Three seasons into his career, he has yet to earn a PFF grade below 80.0. Pro Football Focus's Gordon McGuinness identifies Achane as a key reason for optimism about the Dolphins' young roster heading into 2026.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Consensus pick for 2026-27 Dolphins offensive MVP with strong projection support. PA phinphan projects 1400+ rushing yards, 600+ receiving yards, and 15+ touchdowns; cyberflea notes Achane is the Dolphins' best offensive player and most likely to earn MVP barring injury; Phoenix6 cites many rushing yards, reception yards, and touchdowns as MVP credentials. Multiple users (coach k 13, JKBMia, MiamiItaliano) back Achane as the obvious choice, though some concern exists about workload management—the Dolphins plan to give more carries to Wright and Ollie to keep Achane from being overworked.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Achane is described as the most talented player on the Dolphins roster; he had 400+ receiving yards last year despite missing many games in his first season when he was labeled 'too small' for the NFL, demonstrating both elite talent and durability concerns that have been overcome.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Running back was highlighted by coach Jeff Hafley as one of the positives from the preseason opener, demonstrating strong early performance in the new system.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Achane was part of the Dolphins' standout opening drive in preseason game 1, demonstrating impressive play early in the game and suggesting early-season offensive involvement.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Scored opening touchdown on 14-play, 93-yard drive; ran hard and was featured in Miami's first-team offensive series, demonstrating early-game involvement and goal-line role.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Achane is positioned as the lead back with limited early-game usage expectations; the source expects to see backup running backs Gordon and Wright receive significant carries to determine who emerges as the true backup to Achane.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Dolphins star RB De'Von Achane is projected for a major workload in 2026 and was named to the NFL Top 100 at #26. After a career year in 2025 highlighted by league-leading 5.7 yards per carry, the Miami offense is expected to run through Achane.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Achane earned his first NFL Top-100 debut at #26 after a breakout 2025 season with Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel, posting career-best carries and rushing yards with a 5.7 yards-per-carry average that led the NFL; he was named to the Pro Bowl and signed a four-year, $64 million extension with Miami. The source notes his 5.7 YPC "didn't even hold a candle" to his 7.8 pace from his rookie year, and he is positioned as the focal point of Jeff Hafley and Bobby Slowik's 2026 offense, with Hafley joking he might feed Achane 40 touches per game.PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026
New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley promised a heavy workload for Achane, saying the star running back could have games in which he touches the ball more than 40 times. Achane signed a four-year, $64 million extension and is now the clear alpha on the offense after Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle departed, positioning him as the centerpiece of the Dolphins' 2026 offense.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
De'Von Achane is listed as the first-team running back on the Dolphins' first unofficial depth chart of 2026, with Jaylen Wright as the second-team option and Ollie Gordon II as the third-team back.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Running back praised by head coach Jeff Hafley as one of the best in the NFL and a smart, emerging leader. Achane is considered one of the most underrated and under-discussed players nationally despite significant on-field success; was Dolphins' only Pro Bowler last season and led the entire NFL in yards per rush at 5.7, a metric indicating elite efficiency. His lower national profile is attributed to playing for a team with poor win projections and his soft-spoken, lead-by-example personality.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
De'Von Achane remains the clear leader in the backfield for the 2026 season, with a continued role in the passing game, positioning him as the primary running back for Miami's offense.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
De'Von Achane is the clear, near-unanimous favorite to lead the Miami Dolphins in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for the 2026-2027 season.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Achane is identified as the most-likely current Dolphins candidate for Hall of Fame enshrinement. Entering his fourth year, he is set to be the focal point of the Miami offense. He has amassed 3,057 rushing yards (1,350 last season) and 22 touchdowns, plus 172 receptions for 1,277 yards and 13 touchdowns. His 5.6 yards per rush average would rank fifth all-time if he qualified with 750 career carries (currently at 544); three of the four ahead of him are quarterbacks. The source assesses that Achane has a chance to be a special running back and potentially blossom into one of the greatest ever.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
2025 Pro Bowl selection who is only getting better as he plays more; the offense will be built around Achane this summer and he is expected to back up last year's success with ease. He is locked in as the lead running back with no question about who will lead the group.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
The Dolphins extended RB De'Von Achane in the offseason, retaining him as a young veteran among the best at his position; he remains a core offensive piece under the new regime despite the departures of Tagovailoa, Hill, and Waddle.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
De'Von Achane's offensive line support depends on Savaiinaea's performance; the Dolphins will need Savaiinaea to look far more comfortable as they try to protect new quarterback Malik Willis and open lanes for Achane.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Named as one of three core pillars by new Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan; signed to big-money contract extension ahead of 2026 season, signaling Miami's commitment to Achane as a foundational piece of the offense moving forward.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
De'Von Achane is one of three core players identified by new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan as central to the Dolphins' roster rebuild. He has received a contract extension as part of Miami's strategy to build around key offensive and defensive pieces alongside linebacker Jordyn Brooks and center Aaron Brewer.