Is able to go through the gears and change up his pace with ease.
He can simply play at different levels of speed to everyone else
Has good enough power despite his lack of size
Is still developing but has shown great promise as a receiving threat. Has shown solid hands and good route-running ability
When in space he is elusive.
Is slippery through the tackles and can evade tacklers
Has great change of direction. Can bounce between tackles to find open lanes
Can plant his foot in the ground with power and speed.
Versatility to be a kick returner
WEAKNESSES
Isnt the biggest of backs and that affects some areas of his game.
Lacks an overall strength profile
Has shown very little in pass protection and hasn’t really shown any desire to do the dirty work.
Is still learning as a football player and is still developing his vision
Maybe scheme dependent and will need to be used in the right way. Could benefit from going to a team that has a committee of running backs.
SUMMARY
Devon Achane has all the traits that you look for in a modern-day NFL running back. Combining electric speed, dynamic explosiveness and a developing receiving ability, makes him a game-changing threat. While Achane won’t offer you anything in pass protection and his size restricts his play strength, he offers you a unique trait in his speed which will see him being prized as a draft asset.
