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The Indianapolis Colts selected DJ Giddens in the fifth round (151st overall pick) of the 2025 NFL Draft. Could the former Kansas State running back become a steal?

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 27

Former K-State's DJ Giddens Vows To Improve In This Area As An Indianapolis Colt

Former Kansas State's DJ Giddens heard his name called by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. He is a runner with great field vision, can gain yards after contact, and is a good receiving option out of the backfield.

Could DJ Giddens Form Rushing Tandem With Jonathan Taylor On Indianapolis Colts?

150 picks had come and gone at the NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts were on the clock. The pick came in, the bells chimed, and former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens was an Indianapolis Colt.

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College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 27

Former Kansas State RB DJ Giddens' Parents Emotional After Draft Selection

Former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens finally heard his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft when the Indianapolis Colts selected him in the fifth round.

DJ Giddens Gives Colts Perfect Complement to Jonathan Taylor

As the 2024 season went on, it was clear that the Indianapolis Colts needed a complementary running back to star Jonathan Taylor. So, with the running back class in the 2025 NFL Draft being one of the deepest groups in years, the Colts were bound to add to the room.

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Analysts react to Colts selecting RB DJ Giddens 151st Overall

The Colts select the freak athlete back out of Kansas State in Round 5, but what do analysts from around the NFL think of the newest Colts back? DJ Giddens, a 6’0 and 212 lbs.

Former K-State RB DJ Giddens Drafted By Indianapolis Colts

Former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens has officially been selected in the NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts selected him with the No. 151 overall pick.

Colts' DJ Giddens Pick Receives Draft Grade

The Indianapolis Colts drafted running back DJ Giddens from Kansas State with the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Giddens was a 1,000-yard rusher in his last two seasons as a Wildcat, hitting 1,343 yards in 2024.

Colts select Kansas State, Running Back, DJ Giddens with 151st pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Indianapolis adds a big, fast runner from the Big 12 The Indianapolis Colts added to their draft haul on in the fifth round on Saturday by adding Running Back, DJ Giddens, Kansas State Giddens fits the backup running back role that has been established in Indy under head coach Shane Steichen.

Colts Select RB DJ Giddens with 151st Pick in Draft

With the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Kansas State running back DJ Giddens. Giddens (6'0", 212) is an athletic, accomplished college runner, churning up 3,087 rushing yards, 679 receiving yards, and 27 total touchdowns in three years.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 23

Where Do Former Kansas State Draft Prospects Place In Latest Rankings?

The NFL Draft is tomorrow night, and each mock draft feels more realistic as the hours count down to the official event. Here's where the former Kansas State prospects rank on a mock draft by Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 22

Former K-State's DJ Giddens Reveals Three-Time Champion As Biggest NFL Inspiration

As former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens prepares for the NFL Draft, fans and analysts compare him to former pros to contextualize his running style and ability at the NFL level.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 22

Ex-Kansas State RB DJ Giddens Reveals Best Assets Ahead Of NFL Draft

DJ Giddens is only a few days from a life-changing event. Giddens, who played at Kansas State, joined NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" to talk about the NFL Draft and how he views himself as a running back.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 19

Latest NFL Mock Draft Projects Former Kansas State's DJ Giddens To Super Bowl Champions

As the NFL Draft reaches its final week of buildup, analysts and fans are solidifying their picks for college football's best in the pros. Draft analyst Chad Reuter has a few former Kansas State Wildcats in his latest mock drafts, including record-holding running back DJ Giddens.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 18

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Why the 49ers Might Draft Kansas State Running Back D.J. Giddens

The 49ers probably will draft another running back in Round 4 this year. Last year, they drafted running back Isaac Guerendo at the end of Round 4, and he had a promising rookie season, but he couldn't carry the offense when Christian McCaffrey was out.

Cleveland Browns Another Possible Home Ex-Kansas State RB DJ Giddens

The Cleveland Browns could be a potential suitor for former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens. In an article published on SB Nation's "Dawgs by Nature," Matt Willson details there is need in for a running back in Cleveland.

K-State RB DJ Giddens On Radar Of Indianapolis Colts

The NFL Draft is a little more than a week away. DJ Giddens is projected as a fifth or sixth round pick according to NFL analyst Lance Zierlein. The Denver Broncos are among the teams with interest in Giddens, but another team has emerged as a possible candidate: the Indianapolis Colts.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 10

Can Kansas State's Dylan Edwards Follow DJ Giddens' Footsteps?

Junior running back Dylan Edwards is ready to take the reigns for Kansas State. Wildcats record-holder DJ Giddens departed the program for the NFL Draft, leaving a void at the top running back position for next season.

Bengals NFL Draft 2025: Kansas State RB DJ Giddens Scouting Report

Prepping for the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals are likely focused on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively, they have the big names and weapons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: DJ Giddens, Kansas State

Kansas State running back DJ Giddens has been one of the most productive backs in the nation since 2023, but how does his full NFL scouting report look?

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