Devon Achane Profile

By: Lucas Kochevar

​#6 Devon Achane, Texas A&M, 5’8’’ 188lbs.

• 1,102 Yds, 8 TDs
• Games Watched: Arkansas, LSU, Florida

Film Thoughts: First things first, I don’t think Texas A&M’s offensive line helped him at all. Looks small on film, doesn’t have a lot of power in his running. Short/choppy steps. Can change direction very quickly. Doesn’t run through defenders well but can slip through and around them. Has solid speed and great acceleration. Doesn’t have a ton of tools in his tool box. Has solid vision. His acceleration looks like he’s gliding and he can break away. He works well as a east-west kind of runner. Runs counter great. Has good hands for catching.
 
Devon Achane is smaller than I thought he was when I first started watching running backs, but it doesn’t take away from his game. He was never a strong power guy or a guy that shrugs off tacklers. He’s a one cut back that worked behind a mediocre offensive line and subpar scheme. He has strong speed and great acceleration that helps him separate from defenders. He runs smart East-to-West and can find his way to the next level. He doesn’t have a signature move that takes defenders off him, but he slips through cracks to find his spaces to run. I think he has solid vision too to find those spots. He needs to put on size to be successful at the next level, as well as a zone scheme that can utilize him properly. 

Sources: Image via Maria Lysaker, USA TODAY Sports