From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Kansas State RB DJ Giddens.
No. 31 DJ GIDDENS, RB, KANSAS STATE (R-JUNIOR) – 6010, 212 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| DJ Giddens | 6010/205 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Possesses the size and height you look for in a feature back
— Has enough juice to hit the home run when he gets into the open field
— Possesses the size and strength to break through tackles and keep legs churning
— Bounces off body shots regularly
— Displays good contact balance when approaching the line of scrimmage
— Has impressive evasiveness for his size, making defenders miss
— Has good vision to find the hole and hit it to get into the second level
— Can juke defenders in the open field as well as bounce runs toward the sideline
— Effective pass catcher out of the backfield with good hands
— Has the size to sit in as a pass protector
THE BAD
— Lacks top-end speed for the position
— Bulk for his size is good, but more of a lean frame
— Can get caught in the backfield due to lack of initial juice
— Size and height make him prone to more body shots as a runner
— Pass protection needs some work in terms of technique and consistency
BIO
— Redshirt junior prospect from Junction City, KS
— Born August 26, 2003 (age 21)
— Business Administration major
— Two-star recruit according to Rivals
— Committed to Kansas State and redshirted his first season in 2021
— Signed an NIL deal with WTC Fiber
— Played in all 14 games in 2022 as Deuce Vaughn’s backup and rushed for 518 yards on 89 carries with six touchdowns along with eight receptions for 98 yards
— Started all 13 games in 2023 and had 223 carries for 1,226 yards and 10 touchdowns along with 29 receptions for 323 yards and three scores
— Started all 12 games in 2024 and had 205 carries for 1,343 yards and seven touchdowns along with 21 receptions for 258 yards and one score
— Second-team All-Big 12 (2024), All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2023)
TAPE BREAKDOWN
DJ Giddens starred on the gridiron in Kansas in high school and opted to stay in-state with the Kansas State Wildcats.