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

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
2.579	12.039	0.102

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

DJ Giddens: DJ Giddens a Rookie Stash with Upside

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back DJ Giddens remains third on the depth chart despite a strong training camp and decent preseason. The 22-year-old rookie, drafted in the fifth round out of Kansas State, is currently listed behind starter Jonathan Taylor and Tyler Goodson (elbow). Last year in college, Giddens rushed for 1,343 yards on 205 carries, averaging an impressive 6.6 yards per attempt, and also caught 21 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown. His preseason stats of 18 carries for 67 yards (3.7 YPC) and one nine-yard reception are less impressive. RotoBaller ranks Giddens as RB61, making him a potential late-round stash with upside. Taylor has a history of injuries, missing 16 games over the past three seasons. Goodson is also dealing with an elbow injury, and Giddens could see a significant workload increase if either misses time. The fifth-round pick is a must-add handcuff for Taylor managers and a strong late-round target in deeper leagues, with the potential to step into a starting role if injuries happen.

Aug. 31, 2025 3:25 PM EST