Running Back · Indianapolis Colts
DJ Giddens — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Source dated 2026-09-07 · issued Sep 8, 2026, 12:06 AM EDT · season-long source; availability updates continue through kickoff.
Source dated 2026-09-07 · issued Sep 8, 2026, 12:06 AM EDT · PPR rank · Season-long projection
Analysis by Shawn Childs, from his 2026 guide — his words, unedited.
Indianapolis added Giddens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Over his final two seasons at Kansas State, he gained over 1,000 rushing yards in each year (223/1,226/10 and 205/1,343/7) while averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Giddens also had 50 catches for 581 yards and four touchdowns.
At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.43 40-yard dash. Giddens relies more on his speed and vision than on power in the heat of his runs. His running style requires patience, but he takes multiple strides to reach his top gear.
In his rookie season, the Colts gave Giddens only 70 snaps with no missed time due to an injury. He gained 96 yards on 26 carries (3.7 yards per rush), with no catches on two targets.
Fantasy Outlook
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