Dolphins add speedster RB Devon Achane in 3rd round

The Miami Dolphins selected Texas A&M running back Devon Achane in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 84th overall.

Achane adds a dangerous home-run threat to the Dolphins' backfield. He averaged 6.4 yards per carry during his time at Texas A&M while also accumulating 2,376 yards and 21 touchdowns over three seasons.

The Aggies running back carries elite speed and clocked a 4.32 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine.

Miami's backfield now includes Achane, Raheem Mostert, and Jeff Wilson Jr., among others.

Pre-draft profile

Achane is a big-play machine. Long regarded as one of the fastest players in the nation, the Texas A&M star confirmed the hype at the combine with a 4.32 40-yard dash. He's not just a straight-line burner, though. Achane also demonstrates impressive vision as a runner, and the elusiveness to make defenders miss and find extra yards beyond what's blocked for him. His significant lack of size will limit the amount of carries he can handle between the tackles, and it'll likely make him a nonfactor in pass protection, too. So, there is risk here. But modern offenses are creative enough to find other ways to get the ball in the hands of elite playmakers like Achane. His skillset will be an X-factor in the right system, and he could also provide substantial value as a return man on special teams.