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Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds 2025 Rookie Profile series! We’re pleased to bring you the DJ Giddens rookie profile from our NFL prospects writing staff. Below you will find the intro, overview, and independent breakdowns by 4 of our top analysts. While there will be a lot of similarities, there will be some differences.
Each writer does their own film study using our Nerds All-22 Film Room, and creates a Top 50 Rookie Prospects Big Board. We’re also pleased to feature the Positional Rankings of our Director of College Content, Tristan Cook. Tristan also provided DJ Giddens’ introduction and conclusion. We hope this Rookie Profile will aid you in your quest for dynasty glory this season.
DJ Giddens | RB | HT 6002 | WT 212 | HAND 928 | ARM 3038
DJ Giddens | Player Introduction
From 0-star recruit to the third-most prolific rusher in Kansas State history, DJ Giddens beat the odds. Not only was Giddens not ranked by national recruiting services, but he was also not offered a scholarship to play college football, at any school in the country. Instead of giving up, the Junction City, KS native bet on himself and joined the Wildcats as a preferred walk-on in 2021.
After redshirtting his first season, Giddens took on a complementary role behind Deuce Vaughn the following season. He became the starter in 2023 and never looked back, rushing for 2,569 yards and 17 TDs during his final 2 seasons. He was also effective catching the ball, tallying 581 yards and 3 TDs during the same span. Giddens earned his spot on the roster and was rewarded in 2024 by being named to the second team All-Big 12 squad and as a Doak Walker semifinalist.
Keith Ensminger’s Top 50 Rookie Big Board
No. 20 Overall Prospect | Ranked as RB7
DJ Giddens declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after 3 seasons at Kansas State. He put up back-to-back seasons of over 1,200 yards rushing and finished this season with 1,343 yards on the ground. He has good wiggle and contact balance and also adds a threat through the air with 29 and 21 receptions over each of the past 2 seasons. I think Giddens is being slept on by the draft and dynasty communities, and feel he is another back like the aforementioned Devin Neal who will end up being a value taken early on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Doc Matthew Mitchell’s Top 50 Rookie Big Board
No. 27 Overall Prospect | Ranked as RB11
Kansas State’s DJ Giddens brings nice size and speed to the position. He is a fluid runner, able to effortlessly make upfield cuts that leave defenders in a lurch. I will be keeping a close eye on his landing spot during the Draft.
Mike Johrendt’s Top 50 Rookie Big Board
No. 32 Overall Prospect | Ranked as RB13
Solidly built, DJ Giddens checks a lot of pre-draft boxes for my 2025 Rookie Big Board. Nothing about him screams a top back this year, but Giddens is strong in a lot of areas that makes him a well-rounded, late-round option, especially when you look at his elusiveness and how he moves for his size.
Tristan Cook’s Pre-NFL Combine Rankings
No. 13 Overall Running Back
DJ Giddens has the requisite size to be a workhorse back at the NFL level. While he may not be a household name, he has some of the traits you desire in a dynasty RB. Giddens has very good vision, patience, and contact balance as a runner. He’s a capable, but not spectacular, receiver out of the backfield.
DJ Giddens | Draft Outlook
There is a good chance that DJ Giddens doesn’t hear his name called until Day 3 of the NFL Draft. He has a lot of traits that are coveted in the NFL, but nothing that he does at an elite level. The depth of this RB class will also likely push him down into that range. However, for dynasty purposes, that makes Giddens a fantastic late-round flyer option. He should be available in the 4th round of your rookie drafts.
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