DJ Giddens
Indianapolis Colts·#21Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Kansas State · Big 12
| Season | G | Car | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 89 | 528 | 3 | 8 | 98 | |
| 2023 | 13 | 222 | 1,234 | 8 | 28 | 283 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 203 | 1,389 | 6 | 20 | 213 | 34 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Kansas State · 2025 draft class
Giddens is a well-rounded running back with excellent vision and patience behind the line of scrimmage. He possesses good burst through the hole once he identifies his running lane and accelerates quickly to the second level. His contact balance stands out, allowing him to run through arm tackles and maintain his balance after initial contact. Giddens demonstrates good receiving skills out of the backfield with reliable hands and the ability to create after the catch. In pass protection, he shows willingness and good technique in picking up blitzers. His running style combines power and elusiveness, making him effective in various offensive schemes.
Strengths
- Vision
- patience
- burst
- contact balance
- receiving ability
- pass protection willingness
- running versatility
- second-level acceleration
Concerns
- Top-end speed is good not elite
- sometimes hesitates too long at the line
- ball security can improve in traffic
- route running depth and precision need refinement
- needs to improve lower body strength