Reports surrounding the Miami Dolphins being in the mix to sign workhorse running back Dalvin Cook have cooled the offseason hype of third-round rookie De'Von Achane.
With the pads coming on this week during the Dolphins' joint practices against the Atlanta Falcons ahead of Friday night's preseason tussle, Achane is once again flashing dynamic potential, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
"I've seen him running between tackles and break tackles and stay on his feet and do a lot of amazing stuff this camp," receiver Jaylen Waddle said of Achane, via The Palm Beach Post. "I'm like, 'Man, he's going to be good.'"
Dolphins safety Brandon Jones compared Achane to former Titans speedster Chris Johnson.
"I know he's going to have a super successful rookie season and just overall career," Jones said of Achane.
Achane enters the NFL with white-hot speed, running a 4.32 40-yard dash at the combine, and can be a dual-threat back in both the run and pass.
Commentary: Achane is definitely has game breaking speed but how much he will be used is the question. The Dolphins backfield is crowded with Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson returning.
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