There’s a reason why the running back duo of veteran Raheem Mostert and rookie De’Von Achane was so effective for the Miami Dolphins last season. Turns out, they’re ranked the second-best in the NFL for the upcoming campaign.
Mostert has been on quite a journey in the NFL. After bouncing around four teams in his first two seasons, he found a home with the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. Over the next six years, Mostert established himself as a productive running back, including a trip to the Super Bowl in 2019.
This offseason, Mostert followed coach Mike McDaniel to the Dolphins, and the 31-year-old is now enjoying the best years of his career. He currently leads the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns and ranks fourth with 1,012 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins added another dynamic backfield piece in the 2023 draft, selecting Texas A&M’s Devon Achane in the third round. He burst onto the scene in Week 3, erupting for 203 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards, and 4 total touchdowns in a blowout win over the Broncos. That performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week and over 51 fantasy points.
