Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that teams calling about De’Von Achane were told he is not available, and Yahoo reiterated Miami does not plan to move him.
- Speculation intensified after Miami dealt Jaylen Waddle to Denver, with coverage suggesting only a treasure-chest offer could prompt a rethink.
- Analysts repeatedly float Minnesota as a landing spot, including a proposal to swap the No. 18 pick for Achane and a fourth, and a separate offer of a 2026 first, 2026 fourth and 2027 second.
- The Vikings’ case rests on fit with Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, plus a link to former Dolphins OC Frank Smith on Kevin O’Connell’s staff.
- Achane is coming off a season surpassing 1,800 all-purpose yards with 12 touchdowns and is entering the final year of his rookie contract, fueling valuation debates.