As the National Football League inches closer to the start of the regular season less than one month from now, the league’s official website continues to release their list of the top-100 players as voted on by the players themselves. One Dolphins’ player found out his ranking this morning — and it’s his first time making the list.
Dolphins running back, De’Von Achane, was named the 26th best player in the NFL according to his peers. The man who just signed a four-year, $64 million extension with Miami becomes just the second Dolphins player to make the list in 2026 — with linebacker Jordyn Brooks checking in at #67 not too long ago.
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Here’s what was said about Miami’s electric backfield weapon.
“No player was more efficient on the ground in 2025 than Achane. The Dolphins tailback had a breakout year in his final go-around with Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel, totaling career bests in carries and rushing yards; his 5.7 yards per carry average led the NFL, though it didn’t even hold a candle to Achane’s 7.8 pace from his rookie year. After a Pro Bowl nod, the former third-round pick was the recipient of a four-year, $64 million extension , one of Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first big moves as Dolphins GM. How Achane will perform as the focal point of Jeff Hafley and Bobby Slowik’s Miami offense remains to be seen, but after a debut showing on the Top 100, there’s no doubt about the speedster’s place in the NFL.”
It’s no secret that Achane will be the focal point of Miami’s offense in 2026. In a funny moment on the Rich Eisen Show this week, Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley joked he might have to carry Achane into Miami’s locker room himself after feeding the running back 40 touches per game this season. Hopefully Hafley’s help will not be needed in that regard, but it’s undeniable that Achane’s production this year will go a long way towards deciding how successful the Dolphins will be in 2026.
