The Miami Dolphins are building their offense around running back De’Von Achane, the team’s 2023 third-round draft pick who was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time last year. Miami signed Achane to a contract extension during the offseason, making him a cornerstone of the team’s rebuild under new head coach Jeff Hafley.
Behind Achane, the Dolphins will be looking to second-year running back Ollie Gordon II to build on his performance from last year. Gordon made his mark as the power compliment to Achane’s speed, and he will likely be asked to hold the same role in 2026.
Name: Ollie Gordon II
Number: 0
Position: Running back
Height / Weight: 6’2” / 225 pounds
Age (at start of season): 22
Experience: 2nd year
College: Oklahoma State
Draft: 2025 6th round (179th overall)
Acquired: 2025 Draft
Contract and 2026 salary cap
Contract: 4-years, $4.5 million
2026 salary cap: $1.1 million (2nd year)
Games played: 17 (1 start)
Rushing attempts: 70
Rushing Yards: 199
Touchdowns: 3
Receptions: 7
Receiving yards: 32
Touchdowns: 1
Gordon took on a short-yardage, power back type of role for the Dolphins, serving as the complement to Achane. He averaged just 2.8 yards per attempt, but he had 21 first downs on 70 carries. Gordon was not asked to be a workhorse back, reaching ten attempts just one time in his rookie year, but he had an impact on the Dolphins’ offense, providing a physicality to the running game that had been missing.
Running back signings: Anthony Hankerson (UDFA), D.J. Herman (Fullback – UDFA), Le’Veon Moss (UDFA), Carlos Washington, Jr.
Extended: De’Von Achane
Reserve/Retired: Le’Veon Moss
Gordon should pick up right where he left off last year. The top spot on the depth chart is obviously Achane’s, but Gordon provides the power runner, pushing straight ahead for short yardage when needed. Miami also has Jaylen Wright, Donovan Edwards, Carlos Washington, Jr., and Anthony Hankerson on the roster, but Gordon should slot in as the number two option on the depth chart, with the possibility that, should Achane miss extended playing time, Wright would jump Gordon as a closer direct replacement for the starter.