Fantasy Upside
The upside case for De'Von Achane is simple, he finished fourth in per-game scoring in 2023 as a rookie and his main competition is a 32-year-old. Achane was PFF's No. 1 running back in rush grade and 13th in receiving grade as a rookie. Everything about his profile screams upside except for two little things.
Fantasy Downside
The two things that held Achane back as a rookie were his health and opportunity. It's impossible to project injuries, but his opportunities should remain a bit of a concern in 2024. With Raheem Mostert back and using a fourth-round pick on Jaylen Wright, this will still be a committee.
2024 Bottom Line
The bottom line is we are potentially drafting Achane at his ceiling at RB7, but if you're betting on someone's ceiling you'd likely want to bet on the most efficient player in the league. Even assuming his efficiency takes a small step back that could be offset with a few extra opportunities per game. However, given Achane's added competition in the backfield and the revamped receiver room, Achane isn't a fade, but he's going in a range I'm usually looking at receivers. He's a buy if he drops out of the second round.