The Indianapolis Colts found value in adding versatility to their rushing attack and selected Kansas State running back D.J. Giddens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 151 overall pick.
Despite just two seasons as a starter, Giddens emerged as one of the best tailbacks in the nation. Giddens led the Wildcats with 1,601 scrimmage yards and seven rushing touchdowns on 205 carries to earn All-Big 12 Second-Team recognition by the coaches in 2024. The former zero-star recruit out of Junction City, Kan. capped off his collegiate career with 3,087 rushing yards, which is the third-most career rushing yards in Kansas State history.