Where is DJ Giddens from?

Last Modified Apr 4, 2025 13:01 GMT
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DJ Giddens is a former collegiate football running back for the Kansas State Wildcats. On December 15, 2024, Giddens declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through his Instagram account (@dj_giddens22). At the NFL Scouting Combine, he ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash, recorded a 39.5-inch vertical jump, and clocked in a 1.53-second 10-yard split. He received a prospect grade of 5.94, projecting him as an average backup or special teamer. His Next Gen Stats score of 77 is considered "good," according to the NFL's official site. (Via NFL's official website).

DJ Giddens signed with the Kansas State University football program in 2022 and played for them until the end of the 2024 season. His three-year collegiate tenure saw him appear in 39 games. He had 517 rushes for 3,087 yards at a clip of six per carry and 23 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 58 passes for 679 yards at a clip of 11.7 per catch and four receiving touchdowns. He was named Second-Team All-Big 12 in 2024, according to Kansas State's official website.

DJ Giddens' hometown

DJ Giddens is a native of Junction City, Kansas, and attended Junction City High School. He was coached by head coach Randall Zimmerman. He had 1,912 yards rushing and 34 touchdowns during his high school career. During his senior year, he had 1,255 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns. His 2020 season as a rusher ranked fifth on the school's single-season list. He scored five touchdowns in one game against Wichita East, tying only for the third time in school history, as per Kansas State's official website.

DJ Giddens' birthplace

DJ Giddens was born on August 26, 2003, in Junction City, Kansas. His parents are David and Monique Giddens, as per Kansas State's official website.

DJ Giddens' nationality

DJ Giddens is an American citizen, as stated on the NFL's official website.

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