How fast is De'Von Achane? Miami Dolphins RB's rookie stats have him in elite NFL company

Miami Dolphins and former Texas A&M football running back De’Von Achane entered elite NFL company on Sunday as his blazing speed continues to take the league by storm.

The third-round rookie became just the second player in NFL history with seven touchdowns in his first four games and joined NFL veteran Mike Anderson and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders as the only rookie running backs in history with three consecutive games with 100 yards rushing and a touchdown.

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Here’s a rundown of Achane’s blistering start, including his elite speed and his long touchdown run:

How fast is De’Von Achane?

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On his 76-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, Achane hit 21.76 mph, which ranks third in the NFL this season. However, it wasn’t his fastest this season, as Achane registered 21.92 mph on a 67-yard touchdown run in Week 3.

But Achane’s title of fastest man in the NFL was taken on Sunday, as his teammate Tyreek Hill ran 22.01 mph on a touchdown in the third quarter.

The Dolphins lead the NFL in total offense on the backs of some of the fastest players in the league. A Dolphins player holds each of the top seven registered speeds this season.

What is De'Von Achane's 40 time?

Achane ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine last March, which ranked first in his class and fourth all-time among running backs.

Achane trails only former 2,000-yard runner Chris Johnson, Dri Archer and Keith Marshall in all-time 40-yard dash times recording at the combine. The trio ran a 4.24, 4.26 and 4.31, respectively.

De'Von Achane stats, touchdowns

Achane entered the history books following his 76-yard touchdown run Sunday, becoming just the second player in NFL history with seven touchdowns in the first four games, according to ESPN. The crazy part? Achane scored seven touchdowns in three games, as he had just two touches in his professional debut in Week 2.

Achane was a healthy scratch for the Dolphins’ season opener, then had only two touches in Week 2. In Week 3, Achane emerged as a threat, rushing 18 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns with four catches for 30 yards and two touchdowns.

He proved it wasn’t a fluke in Week 4, taking eight carries for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Entering Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, Achane ranked sixth in the NFL in rushing yards (309) despite having only 27 rushes on the year. His average of 11.4 yards per carry ranks first among all running backs.

Achane went into halftime Sunday with 117 yards and a touchdown on only five carries against the Giants after breaking a 76-yard touchdown run.

How De’Von Achane joined Barry Sanders, Mike Anderson in NFL history

Achane, who scored six touchdowns in two games before Sunday, joined elite company with Barry Sanders and Mike Anderson as the only rookies in the past 35 years with more than 100 yards and at least one touchdown in three consecutive games.

Watch De’Von Achane’s 76-yard touchdown in Dolphins-Giants game

Speed kills. At least that’s been Achane’s approach to becoming one of the NFL’s breakout stars.

Watch his 76-yard touchdown run against the New York Giants on Sunday:

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