Dolphins running back De'Von Achane had more offensive touches than any other Miami player in 2024, racking up 281 combined carries and catches in his second year in the league.

But despite his outsized role in the offense and the production that came with it -- 907 yards rushing and 592 receiving -- the dual-threat back has even higher aspirations for Year 3 in Miami, Coral Smith of NFL.com reports.

"This year probably -- every year I want to get better -- so as far as my numbers-wise, as far as in the rush game, I always want to try to hit 1,000 yards and then 500 yards (receiving)," Achane said this week, via team transcript. "I feel like I can do that as far as how much I'm being used and like the pass game that I was last year because I had a lot of receptions, and me watching film I felt like I left a lot of plays or I felt like I could have did more.

"Going back and watching the year and the cut ups, I feel like I left a lot of yards on the table."

Achane burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2023, collecting 800 rushing yards and 197 receiving yards with a combined 11 touchdowns despite missing six games and starting only four. Most impressive from that year was Achane's absurd 7.8 yards per rushing attempt, a number few in history have surpassed.

He took on a more substantial role in the offense last season, getting close to doubling his carries and tripling his catches with 203 and 78, respectively, with the former number more than double any of his Dolphins teammates and the latter being third-most on the squad.

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