Texas A&M RB Devon Achane qualifies for NCAA track and field championships

There is a growing SEC football presence at this year’s NCAA track and field championships.

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane is among the latest qualifiers. He clocked in at 10.26 seconds running the 100 meters. TexAgs shared clips of Achane on the track:

Devon Achane runs 10.26 in the 100m, good for third in his heat and an automatic qualification for nationals. Emmanuel Yeboah finishes just behind him at 10.30 but will not have a qualifying time. pic.twitter.com/Xg69RL5wkx

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) May 29, 2021

Texas A&M men’s 4×100 relay team with Orange Bowl MVP Devon Achane on the second leg runs a 38.93, the fastest time of the day, dominating its heat and easily qualifying for Nationals. pic.twitter.com/5ZJk8lexbH

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) May 29, 2021

See ya in Eugene 😁

⏱️ 10.26 pic.twitter.com/JR1KHM9cAU

— Texas A&M Track & Field/Cross Country (@aggietfxc) May 29, 2021

Achane made a name for himself in Texas A&M’s Orange Bowl win over North Carolina. Everyone certainly expects to see Achane show off his speed this fall on more runs like his 76-yard run against UNC.

Devon Achane. 76 yards TO THE HOUSE 💨

You love to see it. pic.twitter.com/ecTzaloTnR

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 3, 2021

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