Devon Achane

Devon Achane is an American football running back for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Devon Achane
Texas A&M Aggies – No. 6
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolThurgood Marshall
(Missouri City, Texas)

Early years

Achane attended Thurgood Marshall High School in Missouri City, Texas. During his career, he rushed for 2,097 yards with 38 touchdowns. He also ran track in high school and was the 2020 Texas Gatorade Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year.[1] Achane committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.[2]

College career

As a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2020, Achane played in eight games as a backup to Isaiah Spiller. He rushed for 364 yards on 43 carries with four touchdowns.[3][4] He was named the MVP of the 2021 Orange Bowl after rushing for 140 yards and two touchdowns.[5]

Achane returned as Spillers backup in 2021.[6][7] Following a 96-yard kick return for a touchdown over then-ranked No. 1 Alabama, Achane SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.[8]

References
  1. "Fort Bend Marshall's Devon Achane named Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year for Texas". 29 June 2020.
  2. Thompson, Cole. "Speedster Do-It-All Back Devon Achane Signs With Texas A&M". Sports Illustrated Texas A&M Aggies News, Analysis and More.
  3. "Devon Achane on fast track at A&M thanks to Jimbo Fisher, Pat Henry". 5 June 2021.
  4. "A chain-moving star: Texas A&M will count on former FB Marshall star in run game". 21 August 2021.
  5. "Devon Achane treats Texas A&M to dry run of the future". 5 January 2021.
  6. Cessna, Robert. "Texas A&M's running backs primed for a big season". The Eagle.
  7. "Devon Achane's track star speed, improving instincts could give Texas A&M offense its X-factor". 23 August 2021.
  8. "Week 6: Football Players of the Week".


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