Nov 16, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) runs the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

One Fan Uses Colts' DJ Giddens To Savagely Roast Former First-Round Pick

Originally posted on Kansas State Wildcats on SI
By Jayden Armant | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 12:19 PM ET

Former K-State running back DJ Giddens is getting lots of love for his Indianapolis Colts offseason thus far.

Colts third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is unfortunately not. On the brink of losing his starting position to Daniel Jones, fans are clowning him on social media. One fan even used Giddens to joke about Richardson as a "running back."

What if Anthony Richardson and DJ Giddens are RB1 & RB2 for the Colts next szn

(Ati you need to stop bro) pic.twitter.com/MFcwuX2y9p
— Ati (@atioberoi) June 9, 2025

The Colts selected Richardson with the fourth overall pick in 2023, a surprise to some. Indianapolis was banking on his size and rushing ability, focusing on his upside at the professional level.

It hasn't come to fruition. Richardson has shown flashes but is very raw as a passer and has barely played consistently with his injuries. He's generally drawn criticism on NFL Twitter for his rough start to the pros.

Anthony Richardson take notes my boy https://t.co/rBs8Xr32M0
— Ron Stewart (@RonStewart_) June 9, 2025

In his 15 games, Richardson has thrown for just 2,391 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, completing just 50.6 percent of his passes and logging a 67.8 passer rating. He's been a dynamic rusher, compiling 635 yards and 10 touchdowns on 5.7 yards/carry. However, his growing underperformance as a passer has only increased doubts around him as Indianapolis' signal-caller.

14 turnovers? When did Anthony Richardson get on the Pacers ? pic.twitter.com/t5ncK1i6NS
— Walk Down (@TitansBy20) June 6, 2025

The quarterback dilemma stresses the importance of the run game this season. The Colts are looking for Giddens to become the No. 2 rusher behind Jonathan Taylor. Taylor amassed 1,431 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns last season, headlining the league's eighth-best rushing attack. However, the lack of depth behind him illustrated a need for a secondary option to alleviate some pressure. Giddens, the third-highest rusher in Kansas State history, should provide the Colts with another weapon so Taylor won't be left carrying the offense every week.