De'Von Achane Breaks Out ... Again! - Texas A&M Aggies in the NFL Week 5

The Texas A&M Aggies boast 27 former student-athletes in the NFL who are currently helping their teams along in the 2023 season. Through five weeks, certain Aggies are shining.

The Texas A&M Aggies boast 27 former student-athletes in the NFL who are currently helping their teams along in the 2023 season. Through four weeks, certain Aggies are shining.

De'Von Achane is quickly becoming a standout player for the Miami Dolphins, as the Aggies running back found the endzone again, as he broke free on a 76-yard rushing touchdown to give his team a 14-0 lead over the New York Giants. The 76-yard touchdown is the longest run of the season so far for Achane as he continues to establish himself as the new No. 1 running back in Miami. 

Let's take a look at other current Aggies in the NFL and their performances in Week 5.

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RB De'Von Achane - Achane followed his Week 4 (eight carries for 101 yards and two touchdowns) with an impressive Week 5 where he tallied 11 carries for 151 yards and a touchdown. He also caught one ball for 15 yards in his first career NFL start.

QB Ryan Tannehill - The former Aggies signal caller completed 23 of 34 passes for 264 yards and one interception in the Titans' 23-16 loss to Indy.

WR Mike Evans - Evans and the Bucs enjoyed a bye in Week 5.

WR Christian Kirk - The speedster wideout registered six catches on eight targets for 84 yards and one carry for six yards in the Jags' 25-20 win over the Bills.

WR Josh Reynolds - The Lions' wideout caught four passes on five targets for 76 yards and one touchdown in the Lions' 42-24 win over the Panthers.

RB Trayveon Williams - Williams carried one time for five yards in the Bengals' 34-20 win over the Cardinals.

RB Isaiah Spiller - Spiller and the Chargers enjoyed a bye in Week 5.

DE Justin Madubuike - Madubuike registered half a sack, five total tackles including one for loss, and one quarterback hit in the Ravens' 17-10 loss to the Steelers.

LB Tyrel Dodson - Dodson recorded five total tackles, including one for loss, one quarterback hit, and one fumble recovery in the Bills' 25-20 loss to the Jags.

DE Myles Garrett - Garrett and the Browns enjoyed a bye in Week 5.

LB Von Miller - Miller returned from his torn ACL suffered on Thanksgiving of last year and appeared in his first game of the season. Miller saw 20 defensive snaps and registered one tackle.

S Donovan Wilson - Wilson registered seven total tackles in the Cowboys' 42-10 loss to the 49ers on Sunday night before leaving the game with an injury to his right leg. Medical staff helped him get off the field and he did not return before the final buzzer.

CB Jaylon Jones - Jones tallied two total tackles while playing 38 defensive snaps in the Colts' 23-16 win over the Titans.

S Antonio Johnson - Johnson made his first appearance of 2023 after recovering from a hamstring injury and did not record a stat in 10 defensive snaps in the Jags' 25-20 win over the Bills.

DE Micheal Clemons - In the Jets' 31-31 win at Denver, Clemons did not register a stat in 22 defensive snaps while also playing on special teams.

S Justin Evans - Evans registered four total tackles and one pass defended in the Eagles' 23-14 win over the Rams on Sunday.

DE DeMarvin Leal - The Aggies' pass rusher did not play in the Steelers' Week 5 win over Baltimore while he's currently in concussion protocol.

OT Jake Matthews - Matthews was an anchor again for the Falcons on the offensive line in Atlanta's 24-10 win over the Panthers. Matthews has played 258 offensive snaps this season and allowed just four sacks and committed one penalty.

OL Germain Ifedi - Ifedi has yet to play a snap this season while serving in a backup role.

DT Bobby Brown - Brown registered four total tackles in the Rams' 23-14 loss to the Eagles.

OL Jermaine Eluemunor - Eluemunor and the Raiders play the Packers on Monday Night Football.

OL Erik McCoy - McCoy got the start for New Orleans in the 34-0 shellacking of the Patriots on Sunday, playing 100 percent of the Saints' offensive snaps. He has played 268 snaps this season on the offensive line and has allowed just three sacks and committed three penalties.

OL Dan Moore - Moore appeared on the injury report this week with a knee injury and did not practice all week, and was inactive against the Ravens on Sunday.

P Braden Mann - Mann registered one punt for 41 yards in the Eagles' 23-14 win over the Rams.

The following Aggies are either on injured reserve or with the practice squad of their respective teams: OL Ryan McCollum (PIT), OL Kenyon Green (HOU), LB Buddy Johnson (CHI).