De’Von Achane Earns First Pro Bowl Nod as Dolphins’ Lone Selection, Jordyn Brooks Left on the Outside Looking In
The NFL’s 2025 Pro Bowl rosters are out, and for the Miami Dolphins, the spotlight shines squarely on one man: De’Von Achane.
In a season where Miami’s offense has been defined by speed and explosiveness, Achane has been the engine driving it all. The 24-year-old running back earned his first Pro Bowl nod on Tuesday, a well-deserved recognition after a breakout campaign that’s been nothing short of electric.
He’s racked up 1,267 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on 220 carries, and he’s added another 459 yards and 4 scores through the air on 64 receptions. That’s 1,726 total yards from scrimmage - fifth-most in the entire league.
Only Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, and James Cook have done more damage with the ball in their hands this season. That’s elite company, and Achane’s inclusion alongside Taylor and Cook on the AFC roster is a testament to just how impactful he’s been in his second NFL season. Whether he’s slicing through the second level or catching passes out of the backfield, Achane has become one of the most dangerous dual-threat backs in the game.
But while Achane will represent the Dolphins in the Pro Bowl, he won’t be the only Miami player in the conversation. Four others were named as alternates: fullback Alec Ingold (1st alternate), wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (3rd alternate), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (3rd alternate), and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (1st alternate).
And let’s talk about Brooks for a second - because his omission from the starting Pro Bowl roster is, frankly, baffling.
Statistically, Brooks has been one of the most productive linebackers in football this season. He leads the entire league with 169 combined tackles, and he’s added 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble to that total. Those aren’t just good numbers - they’re the kind of numbers that usually punch a ticket to the Pro Bowl without question.
Compare that to the two inside linebackers who did get the nod for the AFC: Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair and Baltimore’s Roquan Smith. Al-Shaair has 96 tackles, no sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception.
Smith has 124 tackles but hasn’t recorded a sack, forced fumble, or interception all season. Both are solid players, no doubt - but neither has matched the all-around production Brooks has brought to Miami’s defense this year.
Brooks has been the heartbeat of the Dolphins’ front seven, a tackling machine who’s also shown the ability to get after the quarterback and create havoc in the backfield. His sideline-to-sideline range and physicality have been on full display all season long, and his leadership has helped anchor a defense that’s had its share of ups and downs.
The Pro Bowl snub doesn’t take away from what Brooks has accomplished, but it does raise eyebrows. If there’s any consolation, being named a first alternate means he’s still got a shot at making the game should a spot open up - and based on how he’s played, he’d deserve every bit of that opportunity.
As for the rest of Miami’s alternates, Ingold continues to be one of the league’s most versatile fullbacks, often doing the dirty work that doesn’t show up in the box score. Waddle, despite being the third alternate at receiver, remains a key part of Miami’s high-octane passing attack, and Fitzpatrick - though now in a different uniform - still commands respect in the secondary.
But this Pro Bowl cycle belongs to Achane. In just his second season, he’s gone from promising rookie to one of the most dynamic offensive weapons in the league. And now, he’s got the Pro Bowl nod to prove it.