DJ Giddens

Indianapolis Colts
Running Back

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	August 26, 2003
Height	6'1"
Weight	212 lb

Draft

College	Kansas State
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 151
Team	IND

Fantasy Value

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DJ Giddens: DJ Giddens an Easily Replaceable Insurance Back

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens was a fifth-round pick in a 2025 NFL Draft teeming with running back talent, and he quickly became a popular dynasty stash as the primary backup to one of fantasy's elite in Jonathan Taylor. As a rookie, Giddens dealt with minor injuries and was held out of several games as a healthy scratch, with Taylor leaned on as a workhorse, and the team favoring veteran Ameer Abdullah for his contributions in the passing game. Limited to nine games in total, Giddens finished his first season with only 96 yards on a 3.7 per carry average, and failed to record a single reception. Even with a notably weaker incoming class of rookie running backs, Giddens is no lock to even make the roster after a disappointing 2025 and would be unlikely to handle a full workload should Taylor miss time.

Apr. 10, 2026 6:03 AM EST