Devon Achane quickly became a star in college football with his breathtaking speed and remarkable talent. He has left an imperishable mark on the field during his time at Texas A&M University. He has garnered attention and praise from fans and experts alike.
But, the locker room story left the fans questioning about the star, pondering, “What happened to Devon Achane?” Let’s find out the reason behind the concerns.
Dolphins’ Devon Achane has been a breakout star for the Dolphins during the 2023 NFL season. However, on 9 October 2023, coach McDaniel shared bad news with their fans that the player was being evaluated for a knee injury. He refused to specify the complete specifics injury, but fans speculated it probably occurred during Sunday’s match. Additionally, Achane is expected to miss multiple weeks and upcoming matches due to the injury.
Who Is Devon Achane? The Rising Star of the NFL
De’Von Achane was born on October 13, 2001, in Missouri City, Texas, U.S. He is known as an American football running back who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he had played college football at Texas A&M in 2020.
Achane attended Thurgood Marshall High School in Missouri City, Texas. During his schooling, he was ranked as a 4-star recruit and 96th overall in the nation by rushing 4795 yards with 87 touchdowns. The player also ran track in high school and was recognized as the 2020 Texas Gatorade Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year.
In 2019, Achane started attending Texas A&M University, where as a freshman, he played in six games as a backup to Isaiah Spiller. He rushed 364 yards on 43 carries with 4 touchdowns, along with 97 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
His exceptional performance in the 2021 Orange Bowl earned him the MVP title for rushing 140 yards on 12 carries with two rushing touchdowns. In 2022, he started his new journey as the starting running back for Texas A&M. He also achieved a new career high in rushing yards with 1,102.
While drafting for the position of NFL running back, his size affected the process. However, his exceptional speed turned the tables upside down. In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected De’Von Achane with the 84th pick in the third round.
He displayed his incredible talent during the third week against the Denver Broncos. He accumulated 203 rushing yards, and 30 receiving yards, and scored a total of four touchdowns. This incredible gameplay ultimately led the Dolphins to a resounding 70-20 victory. He also received the well-deserved title of AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 3.
What Happened to Dolphins’ Devon Achane?
The NFL is a game of speed as well as drama and emotions. People are often intrigued by the NFL cheerleaders’ salaries, and they also experience waves of emotion when their favorite stars, like Mike Williams, leave the world.
On 9th October 2023, coach Mike McDaniel announced that De’Von Achane was being tested for a knee injury. He is likely to be sidelined for multiple weeks. The severity of the injury is yet to be announced by the team, and the coach declined to state anything about the player’s condition.
McDaniel neither revealed whether Achane is getting any MRI test nor whether he will miss upcoming matches or not. He also refused to acknowledge the occurrence of the injury. He said,
“When I don’t know, I literally don’t spend any time forecasting either way. It’s just because we’re getting more information. But I find it trivial to even forecast until I get all the information. So I really don’t know.”
Fans are speculating that the player must have suffered the injury during the Sunday match against the New York Giants. Netizens are now waiting for the confirmed reports and official announcement by the team regarding the star player’s injury. Wishing a speedy recovery to Achane!
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