New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: RB Devon Achane

Brandon takes a look at a sleeper at running back.

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

Nick Falato

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