New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: RB Devon Achane

Brandon takes a look at a sleeper at running back.

Author:
Brandon Olsen
Publish date:
Apr 24, 2023 10:01 AM EDT

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New York Giants

Texas A&M Aggies

Devon Achane, RB

Height: 5-foot-8.5
Weight: 188 lbs.
Class: Junior
School: Texas A&M

Devon Achane was the fourth-ranked all-purpose back in the 2020 recruiting class from Missouri City, Texas - a city gaining a reputation for producing top-flight athletes. Achane decided to commit to the Texas A&M Aggies over North Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, and Auburn.

Notables

He was a college track star, landing in the top ten of multiple Texas A&M track records. Earned All-SEC first-team honors in 2022 as a running back and all-purpose player.

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Strengths

A threat to score every time he touches the ball
Can go from 0 to 100 in no time
Changes direction while losing minimal speed
Bo Jackson once said, “I saw their angles and raised their acceleration.” Achane does that consistently
Despite his size, he has no fear when it comes to operating between the tackles
Has found success working as a kick returner
If a hole is there, he can find it quickly

Weaknesses

If a hole isn’t there, he’ll spend too much time waiting for one to open up
Gets his shoulder down before contact but doesn’t consistently create yards after contact
Needs to learn that not every play can go yard, get upfield and take what’s there
Small frame is a concern at the next level - won’t be a feature back
Has struggled with drops
Small catch radius
Not going to create consistent yards after contact
Struggles to slow blitzers in pass-protection

Summary

Few players in the 2023 NFL Draft, if any, have the explosive ability that Devon Achane possesses -- a true lightning-in-a-bottle type of playmaker. His frame will be a cause for concern for some teams and coaches, but his tape shows that he plays stronger than his size suggests.

GRADE: 6.2