Dolphins rookie almost breaks a record Eric Dickerson set 40 years ago with Rams

Brad Mills-USA TODAY SportsIs Miami Dolphins rookie running back De’Von Achane going to have a Hall of Fame career? Maybe or maybe not, but like L.A. Rams rookie Puka Nacua he’s having a first season for the ages. Both players were selected outside of the top-80 picks in this year’s draft and both are among the NFL leaders in several key categories and both are trying to break records set by Rams.

According to NFL stats and research, Achane’s nine touchdowns in his first six starts are the second-most ever by a player to start his career. The most ever was Eric Dickerson, who scored 10 touchdowns during his first season with the Rams in 1983.

And Achane has been held back by injury, as he…