MIAMI GARDENS — Most of the Dolphins’ practice moves fly under the radar.
Monday was a little different.
The Dolphins added receiver Anthony Schwartz to their practice squad, a move that’s notable not just because he’s from the area.
Schwartz joins a team already loaded with speed…but he’s nicknamed “The Flash” for a reason.
Schwartz posted one of the fastest times ever at an NFL combine with a 4.27 time.
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Did we mention he’s fast enough to poke a bear – or should we say cheetah?
Schwartz was a freshman at Auburn when he challenged Tyreek Hill to a game on social media.
“When we play,” he wrote.
A few days later, Hill responded: “Getting connected,” though the match never seemed to come to fruition. Hill never turned down an invitation to play, although these games rarely panned out due to the risks involved. For example, Hill even talked about wanting to compete with Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
Who is faster, Schwartz or Hill? It’s worth mentioning that Hill didn’t run in the 40s at the NFL combine, but did run a 4.29 mark at his pro day. Therefore, if the game ends up being successful, it will likely be decided by tilt.
Regardless, we know Schwartz can run. The question is, can I play it?
Schwartz, 23, attends American Heritage in Plantation and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in 2021 with the 91st overall pick in the third round. In September of that year, he caught three passes for 69 yards in his NFL debut in a 33-29 loss to Kansas City. Chiefs. But both numbers proved to be career highs for the Browns.
Schwartz, who is 6-foot-186, was released after playing 25 games during the 2021-22 season, catching 14 passes (33 targets) for 186 yards, averaging 13.3 yards and scoring 1 touchdown. He also returned 15 kickoffs for 322 yards, averaging 21.5 yards and no scores.
Schwartz spent three seasons at Auburn starting in 2018, appearing in 35 games. He caught 117 passes for 1,433 yards (12.2 average) and six touchdowns. He also ran 42 times for 323 yards (7.7 ypg) and seven touchdowns.
Schwartz’s coach at American Heritage is former Dolphins cornerback Patrick Surtain. Sultan told The Birmingham News that Schwartz’s versatility goes beyond what he was able to display at Auburn.
“I think that’s what people don’t understand,” Sultan said. “Even in college, he ran some stuff. He ran a lot of rush sweeps and a lot of deep balls. But he ran routes so fluidly that you could say he was that fast. He could come back from the break.”
Schwartz also competed in track and field in high school, winning the state championship in the 100 meters with a time of 10.07 seconds. At one point, he even wondered aloud whether his future was in soccer or the Olympics, although he later stated that he wanted to be known as a soccer player and not just a “track athlete” who played soccer.
To make room for Schwartz, the Dolphins cut receiver Rollie Webber from the practice squad.
RB De’Von Achane practices, could be back soon
Rookie De’Von Achane, who finished second on the Dolphins with 460 yards despite missing a month with a knee injury, returned to practice to open his 21-day window to return from injured reserve Expect.
“There’s no tear,” coach Mike McDaniel said. “It was more like a sprain.”
McDaniel doesn’t like to put a timetable on when players will return to the field, so he’s unsure whether Sunday’s game against the Raiders is feasible.
McDaniel said that for some players, a brace could get them back on the court quickly after this type of injury.
“We just didn’t really envision him being a guy who could really thrive in a brace, so we took the time to make sure we could get it completely strong structurally,” McDaniel said. “We were probably overly cautious in that regard. ”
Receiver Jaylen Waddle is happy to see No. 28 back on the practice field.
“We have a lot of playmakers on this team,” Waddell said. “Just adding a guy with that ability is always good. “He’s healthy, he’s back and better than ever. “
Dolphins debut “Hard Knocks” on Nov. 21
Hard Knocks: In Season with the Miami Dolphins will premiere on HBO and Max on November 21 at 9 p.m.
New episodes will premiere every Tuesday through January 9, and then the following Tuesday during the Dolphins playoff run.
HBO installed cameras at the facility on Monday.
Hard Knocks: In Season premieres in 2021 with the Indianapolis Colts, followed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2022.
Dolphins reporter Hal Habib can be reached at: hhabib@pbpost.com. Follow him on social media @gunnerhal.