Star K-State running back DJ Giddens announced on Saturday that he has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Junction City native made the announcement Saturday on Instagram that he would forego his senior season as a Wildcat.

With split time in the backfield in the 2024 season, Giddens rushed for 1,343 yards and seven touchdowns on 205 carries, averaging 6.6 yards a carry. He also caught 21 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown.

Giddens' status for the Rate Bowl against Rutgers on Dec. 26 is unknown.

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 </figure>Great Bend Post SportsStar K-State running back DJ Giddens announced on Saturday that he has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Junction City native made the announcement Saturday on Instagram that he would forego his senior season as a Wildcat.With split time in the backfield in the 2024 season, Giddens rushed for 1,343 yards and seven touchdowns on 205 carries, averaging 6.6 yards a carry. He also caught 21 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown.Giddens' status for the Rate Bowl against Rutgers on Dec. 26 is unknown.

K-State's Giddens forgoes senior season, declares for 2025 NFL Draft