De’Von Achane Signed My Achane Rookie Card at Practice — But the Dolphins Fans Made the Day Even Better 🐬
Shoutout to the Dolphins season ticket holders — what an awesome experience 🐬
I just wanted to give some appreciation to the Miami Dolphins fans and season ticket holders I met at practice.
I spent a long day out there under the South Florida sun, and one of the things that really stood out to me was how great the fans were. Everyone around me was polite, fun to talk football with, and genuinely looked out for one another. People were helping each other figure out where to stand, giving each other opportunities, and trying to make sure the other season ticket holders had a great experience too.
That kind of community made the day special before I ever got an autograph or photo.
Then practice ended and somehow the day got even better.
I brought my De’Von Achane rookie card hoping there might be an opportunity to get it signed. Achane came over after practice, and he was extremely cool about signing it. Seeing him put his autograph on his actual rookie card right in front of me was one of those Dolphins memories I’m going to keep for a very long time. I still can’t believe I got that one done.
I also really appreciated one of the Dolphins’ new receivers Caleb Douglas taking the time to make sure I got a photo with him. I’d been standing out there in the sun all day hoping for an opportunity, and that small gesture meant a lot. He absolutely didn’t have to do that.
But I keep coming back to the Achane moment. 😂
De’Von Achane. Rookie card. Signed in person. At Dolphins practice.
Thank you to the players, staff, and especially the Dolphins fans I met. Days like this remind me that being a fan isn’t only about what happens on Sundays. It’s also about the people you meet along the way.
Fins Up! 🐬🆙