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DJ Giddens

RB

DJ Giddens came into the league as a 5th-round selection (151st overall) in 2025, drafted out of Kansas State. Now with IND, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'1", 212#

College

Kansas State

Draft

Rd 5, 151st overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.1

48th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 26 touches

Volume×0.1-0.62
Receiving×0.14-0.19
Total EPA×0.24+0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.53
Ball security×0.06+0.34
Yards/carry×0.12-0.39
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.36

Week 1 projection · vs BAL

Methodology
Rush yds28.8 (8.5–49.2)46% 30.5+
Rush yds28.8 (8.5–49.2)46% 30.5+
Rush yds28.8 (8.5–49.2)46% 30.5+
Rush yds28.8 (8.5–49.2)46% 30.5+
Rush yds28.8 (8.5–49.2)46% 30.5+
Rush yds28.8 (8.5–49.2)46% 30.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Rec yds27.7 (6.4–49)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.7 (6.4–49)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.7 (6.4–49)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.7 (6.4–49)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.7 (6.4–49)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.7 (6.4–49)55% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst90▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility36▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size77▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency71▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry32▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion25▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving41▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security63▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume42▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency48▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025IND49.1596

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, DJ Giddens has played in 5 regular-season games, all with IND.

He has rushed for 96 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
63
21/g
0
Away2
33
17/g
0
In division2
33
17/g
0
Out of division3
63
21/g
0
In wins4
66
17/g
0
In losses1
30
30/g
0
On grass1
3
3/g
0
On turf4
93
23/g
0
Indoors4
93
23/g
0
Outdoors1
3
3/g
0

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA41 rush yds, 0 TD60.8
Week 2DEN—44.1
Week 3TEN3 rush yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 5LV22 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 18HOU30 rush yds, 0 TD52.1

DJ Giddens — common questions

What position does DJ Giddens play?
DJ Giddens is listed as an RB.
Which teams has DJ Giddens played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DJ Giddens has played for IND (2025).
Where did DJ Giddens go to college?
DJ Giddens played college football at Kansas State.
When was DJ Giddens drafted?
DJ Giddens was selected in round 5, 151st overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has DJ Giddens scored?
DJ Giddens has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is DJ Giddens's ScoutIndex Rating?
DJ Giddens rated 49.1 for 2025, the 48th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 5, 2025

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