2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kansas State RB DJ Giddens

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DJ Giddens | RB | Kansas State

Height: 6’0″
Weight: 212 lbs
Draft Projection: Round 3
Notable Accomplishment: His 6.55 YPC Broke Darren Sproles’ school record

Pros: Giddens is a human joystick juke machine. His agility in the open field is amongst the best in the class, but do not let his play style limit your expectations as an early-down runner. At 6’0″, 212 pounds, Giddens provides enough size to withstand large workloads and generate yardage in between the tackles. Ball security is not an issue, nor is his ability to catch passes out of the backfield. What I like the most about his game, however, is his patience. He waits for his blockers to get in place for their blocks, possessing the necessary instincts to work cohesively with his offensive line and accelerate just as the hole opens. His outstanding vision is what makes his patience effective, as he can see the hole well and hit is quickly.

Cons: Giddens isn’t the fastest lateral runner, and his pass blocking still needs a good bit of work. Quality of competition will be another question Giddens will have to answer during the draft process, as he did not match up against a high number of elite defensive fronts in 2024. Was his success based more on a lack of competition than it was his talent? The biggest concern I have for him is his surprising lack of power. For a runner his size, he is not an intimidating presence in short-yardage situations, and he lacks the leg drive to power his way through on the goal line.

Overview: Giddens is certainly not a finished product, but with his combination of talent and character, I’ll take my chances on this guy any day of the week. My NFL comparison may not make sense when you look at their body types in college, but based on skill set and probable NFL playing weight, it becomes much easier to recognize similarities.

NFL Comparison: Le’Veon Bell