De'Von Achane is a professional American football running back for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.[1][2][3] Born on October 13, 2001, in Missouri City, Texas, he stands 5'9" and weighs 191 pounds, known for his explosive speed demonstrated as a dual-sport athlete in football and track at Thurgood Marshall High School.[1][3][4] Achane earned the 2020 Texas Gatorade Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year award and received college offers from programs like Alabama, Florida State, and Georgia before committing to Texas A&M under coach Jimbo Fisher.[1] In his freshman year (2020), he backed up Isaiah Spiller with 43 carries but earned Orange Bowl MVP honors after rushing for 140 yards and two touchdowns.[1] His sophomore season (2021) saw 130 carries and 24 receptions, while in 2022, his final year, he rushed for 1,102 yards, caught 36 passes, and added over 300 kick-return yards.[1] Selected by the Dolphins in the third round (84th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, Achane quickly emerged as a dynamic complement to Raheem Mostert in Mike McDaniel's scheme.[1][2][5] As a rookie in 2023, he played 11 games (4 starts), rushing 103 times for 800 yards (7.8 yards per carry) and 8 touchdowns, plus 27 receptions for 197 yards and 3 scores, totaling 11 touchdowns and ranking as a top-5 fantasy running back.[1][2] Entering his third season in 2025 at age 24, Achane has achieved career highs with 1,350 rushing yards (5.7 per carry), 67 receptions for 488 yards, and 12 total touchdowns over 16 games, leading Miami with 1,838 scrimmage yards—fifth in the NFL.[3] He recently posted 83 rushing yards and 29 receiving yards in a win over the Buccaneers, though he was listed doubtful for Week 18 with a minor shoulder injury, potentially missing the finale against the Patriots.[3] The Dolphins finished 6-9, with Achane remaining active and central to their offense.[3][5]