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Colts Draft Potential Back-up RB DJ Giddens

By Shane Hallam | Updated on Sat, Apr 26 2025 6:44 PM UTC

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.

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

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.

Dynasty Impact

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.

Shane Hallam, Writer

Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format, including redraft, dynasty, devy, C2C, IDP, CFF, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC and a King's Classic Champion. Shane utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance. He led the industry in 2024 preseason Kicker Rankings and ranked second in preseason QB Rankings. He also ranked eighth in preseason IDP rankings.