De'Von Achane's 2024 Projections & Outlook
Scoring
#10 Running Back
264 Projected Points
ADP |
Rush Atts |
Rush Yds |
Rush TDs |
100 |
Fum |
Rec |
Rec Yds |
Rec TDs |
Not Available |
203.4 |
940.9 |
6.31 |
1.2 |
1.7 |
66.2 |
520.2 |
2.87 |
DS 3D Projections
Bottom Line
You’re not drafting Achane expecting 2023-level efficiency.
But is there some room for him to jump up to ~15 touches per game?
After adding weight this offseason – our answer is yes.
It’ll come down to health for Achane, who’ll need to prove his new frame can hold up. He ultimately profiles as a volatile RB1.
What We Learned Last Year
- Achane became one of the best picks in 2023 fantasy drafts.
- Across 11 appearances, he finished as a top-8 PPR back five times.
- He posted unbelievable efficiency marks.
- Among 50 RBs with 100+ carries, the rookie ranked first in yards per carry (7.77), first in EPA per rush (0.32), and T-first in yards after contact per attempt (3.29).
- He scored 11 total TDs, with two coming from 65+ yards out.
- Achane broke 10 tackles on 31 receptions, scoring 3 times. He lined up all over the formation, helping him average a huge 9.5 yards after catch per reception.
- That efficiency was key, as Achane generally played a 1B role alongside Raheem Mostert.
- Mostert handled 13.9 carries per game; 10.2 for Achane.
- Better health would have led to an even bigger season.
- Achane made his NFL debut in Week 2 due to an August shoulder sprain.
- Come Week 5, he sustained a knee injury that forced an IR stint.
- Returning in Week 11, Achane banged the same knee and missed one more game. (Miami played on a short week, which likely played a role.)
- Achane dealt with toe and rib injuries moving forward.
What to Expect in 2024
- The Dolphins used a Round 4 pick on speed back Jaylen Wright.
- He’s likely to slot in as the RB3. The rookie isn’t expected to impact Achane right away.
- Raheem Mostert returns for his age-32 season.
- Despite the advanced age, Mostert’s missed only three games over the past two seasons.
- He signed a contract extension in March and will remain a major part of the backfield rotation.
- HC Mike McDaniel commented on Achane adding muscle this offseason.
- Said McDaniel: “[I’m] seeing some strength gains and you can tell by his body he’s put some work into it…[he’s] just understanding everything about our offense so he can be as big a part of it as possible. That’s his goal.”
- Miami’s offense retains key pieces around Achane in QB Tua Tagovailoa and WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
- The O-line will demand attention, especially after losing stud G Robert Hunt.
- Note: Miami ranked 8th in run block win rate last year.