De'Von Achane

NFL player. Position: RB. Team: MIA.

Quick Facts

• Position: RB
• Team: MIA (Miami Dolphins)
• Bye week (2026): 6
• FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 13

2026 Outlook

Extended by Miami with a 4-year, $68M deal ($32M guaranteed, $17M AAV) signed in May 2026 to remain the Dolphins' lead back and franchise focal point. Third-highest paid RB (behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey). Forms the league's fastest QB-RB duo with new starter Malik Willis under new HC Jeff Hafley (Kyle Shanahan-style offense). FantasyPros ranks him RB13 in PPR, reflecting early-season bellcow potential in a rebuilt pass-catching corps. (per [[Main thing for new Dolphins QB Malik Willis at OTAs is just keeping things simple]])

Fantasy projection: Foundation RB1 with ADP 11.7 (6th RB drafted in early NFFC). Expected to carry workload (70.9% snap rate, 16 starts), but Willis's rushing ability and weak pass-catching options limit ceiling. Projected 1,500 combined yards, 10 TDs, 75 catches — undersized (5'9", 190 lbs) with 486 touches in past two years raises durability concerns. Ceiling depends on scoring ability and leftover rushing TDs. (per [[Miami Dolphins 2026 Fantasy Football Preview: Sleepers, Busts & Breakout Candidates]])

Role / Depth Chart

(filled in by ingest — starter, backup, committee, snap share trend)

Injury Status

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Recent News

• 2026-05-19 — Main thing for new Dolphins QB Malik Willis at OTAs is just keeping things simple ([[Main thing for new Dolphins QB Malik Willis at OTAs is just keeping things simple]])
• 2026-03-09 — Dolphins signing QB Malik Willis: Answering 6 key questions ([[Dolphins signing QB Malik Willis: Answering 6 key questions]])
• 2026-05-13 — Dolphins OC offers superb Malik Willis scouting report ([[Dolphins OC offers superb Malik Willis scouting report]])
• 2026-04-14 — How Atwell Should Help Willis and Dolphins Offense Beyond His Speed ([[How Atwell Should Help Willis and Dolphins Offense Beyond His Speed]])
• 2026-05-22 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Cam Ward's Shoulder 'Perfectly Healthy' Per Titans Coach ([[2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Cam Ward's Shoulder 'Perfectly Healthy' Per Titans Coach]])
• 2026-05-21 — Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football 2026 Cheat Sheet: De'Von Achane, Malik Willis And More ([[Miami Dolphins Fantasy Football 2026 Cheat Sheet: De'Von Achane, Malik Willis And More]])
• 2026-03-20 — What's the Seahawks' plan at running back in 2026? ([[What's the Seahawks' plan at running back in 2026?]])
• 2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks ([[2026 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks]])
• 2026-03-01 — 2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs ([[2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs]])
• 2026-05-21 — Dolphins' offense includes overlooked talent ready to surprise in 2026 ([[Dolphins' offense includes overlooked talent ready to surprise in 2026]])

Open Questions

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Sources

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