The Indianapolis Colts picked DJ Giddens with the 151st overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft .

Here is what you should know about Giddens.

DJ Giddens draft grade

Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar gave the pick a B+.

"Despite the signing of veteran running back Khalil Herbert to upgrade the depth behind Jonathan Taylor, the Colts still needed a back with upside and explosiveness, a player who could help in the passing game.

"Giddens fits the bill. A big back at 6-foot, 212 pounds, Giddens has breakaway speed after running the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds, and he's an excellent pass catcher who has caught 50 passes over the past two seasons, averaging more than 11 yards per reception on those catches. A big back who has more than 1,000 yards over the past two seasons at Kansas State , Giddens represents the kind of back who can provide a dynamic backup behind Taylor."

Does DJ Giddens fit Colts' needs?

In 2024, the Colts struggled to find reliable depth behind star running back Jonathan Taylor. They may have found it in DJ Giddens. Indianapolis already signed veteran Khalil Herbert, but Giddens will upgrade the depth at the running back position and give the team a pass-catcher out of the backfield.

DJ Giddens college

DJ Giddens attended Kansas State.

DJ Giddens highlights

DJ Giddens stats

In three seasons at Kansas State, DJ Giddens ran for 3,087 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also caught four touchdown passes and had 679 receiving yards.

DJ Giddens height

DJ Giddens is 6-0.

DJ Giddens weight

DJ Giddens weighs 212 pounds.

DJ Giddens combine results

At the NFL combine, Jalen Travis was ranked the ninth-best running back in the production category. Giddens ranked eighth at his position in the athleticism category and was ninth overall in total score for running backs.

DJ Giddens high school

DJ Giddens went to Junction City High School in Kansas.