Dolphins reportedly plan to use De’Von Achane in multiples roles

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane was well on his way to a 1,000-yard rookie season before injuries knocked him out from early October to mid-November.

The 22-year-old tailback showed flashes of being a do-it-all workhorse, but with a deep RB room that includes Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. and fourth-round rookie Jaylen Wright, the Dolphins are searching for new ways to get Achane involved in the offense.

“[They have] me lining up at different positions, as far as like receiver, running routes and stuff,” Achane said, via the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “That’s something that we’re doing different this year, so that’s something that I’ve been doing in the offseason.”

Because of his speed — Achane runs a 4.3 40-yard dash and he accounted for three of the top 18 fastest runs last season, per NextGen Stats, including reaching 21.93 mph on a 67-yard touchdown run in a 70-20 rout of the Denver Broncos in Week 3 — it makes sense that the Dolphins want to get the ball in his hands as frequently as possible.