Dj Giddens

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		9	96	—	3.7
2025		9	96	0	3.7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Colts struck solid value with DJ Giddens at $1.2M AAV, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster building at a position where teams can find diamonds in the rough. While Giddens profiles as a depth piece rather than a featured back, his modest salary gives Indianapolis the flexibility to develop a young runner without breaking the bank or creating unrealistic expectations. The four-year structure with minimal guaranteed money ($0.4M) is particularly shrewd, allowing the Colts to evaluate Giddens over multiple seasons while maintaining easy exit ramps if he doesn't progress. At just over $1M annually, this deal represents the sweet spot for developmental running backs — cheap enough that it won't hurt if it doesn't work out, but long enough to give a player time to carve out a meaningful role. The Colts clearly view this as a low-risk investment in their backfield depth, and given the volatile nature of the running back position, locking up potential contributors on team-friendly deals like this one makes perfect sense for a franchise still building its core.

Performance Analysis

DJ Giddens earns a D- for the Colts at running back, a young player who has not yet shown the production to earn a consistent role in Indianapolis's backfield. Giddens has some speed and agility, but his vision and decision-making with the football have been below average. The Colts have better options at running back, and Giddens has been at the bottom of the rotation. His limited touches have not produced the kind of efficiency that would earn him more opportunities. Indianapolis will give him more time, but the early returns have been disappointing.