The Colts selected Kansas State RB DJ Giddens with the 151st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Giddens initially played behind current Cowboy Deuce Vaughn. Come 2023, he broke out with 1,226 rushing yards and 10 TDs -- plus 29 receptions -- across 13 games. Last fall, Giddens’ advanced metrics improved alongside a career-high 1,343 rushing yards (12 games). He particularly popped with 6.6 YPC and 4.16 yards after contact per attempt, per Pro Football Focus. The 212-pounder also brings plus vision and patience along with a relatively clean injury history. Now, his receiving looked fairly raw on tape, as he struggled with drops in ‘24. And like most rookies, he’s unrefined as a pass protector. Still, the size, production, and rush efficiency signal a potential impact in the NFL.
The Colts signed Khalil Herbert as a potential backup to Jonathan Taylor, but Giddens skillset could make this a competition.
Giddens performed for three years at Kansas State and offers explosion
He will need an injury Taylor to be relevant, but could be an interesting handcuff.
Giddens adds some pass-catching upside as well, so he is interesting as a late-round rookie pick
As a fifth-round pick, Giddens has a slim chance to have a fantasy impact still.
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