Big-Play Kansas State RB with Three-Down Upside
DJ Giddens earned his reputation at Kansas State as a tough, efficient runner with real receiving value, posting back-to-back thousand-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024 and averaging 6.0 yards per carry in college.[2][7][15] His best differentiators are burst and balance—he can create explosive runs, stay effective after contact, and threaten defenses as a pass catcher, which makes him more than a basic early-down back.[7][14][17] For teams, he fits best as a scheme-flexible, upside RB who can contribute in both the run and pass game, though his pro rookie usage has been limited so far.[1][3][10]
