IND DJ Giddens
NFL player. Position: RB. Team: IND.
Quick Facts
- Position: RB
- Team: IND (Indianapolis Colts)
- Draft: 5th round, 2025
2026 Outlook
Giddens is one of the more fascinating dynasty handcuff targets entering 2026. As a rookie, he was largely a casualty of Jonathan Taylor's stellar 2025 (1,963 scrimmage yards), touching the ball just 26 times. Ameer Abdullah beat him out for passing-game work, but that's unlikely to persist in Year 2. At 22.8 years old, Giddens has a youth advantage and the opportunity to outpace seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan in the backup role. Taylor's injury history—missing 16 games in three seasons prior to 2025—suggests a pathway could open sooner rather than later if Taylor gets injured or traded mid-season. Giddens' progression and experience give him an edge over McGowan for the eventual starter role (per 12 Deep Dynasty League Sleepers for Fantasy Football 2026).
2026 Outlook Update
Post-draft (April 30), the Colts' depth chart clarity emerges: DJ Giddens and seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan will compete directly for the RB2 role behind Jonathan Taylor. This competition shapes the backup picture heading into training camp (per Updated Colts' depth chart on offense after 2026 NFL draft - Yahoo Sports).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup RB behind Jonathan Taylor. Competing with seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan for backup carries and passing-game touches. Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson departed in free agency, creating a clearer backup picture.
Injury Status
Healthy entering 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-06-30 — RotoBaller identifies Giddens as dynasty handcuff with upside (12 Deep Dynasty League Sleepers for Fantasy Football 2026)
Open Questions
- Will Giddens' 2026 snaps increase as a backup if Taylor misses time?