Way-to-early Big 12 running back rankings: Can DJ Giddens take a step forward?

The running back position is an important one in the Big 12, and DJ Giddens is one of the best in the conference.

Sep 23, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) finds room and scores a touchdown against the UCF Knights. / Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

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7. player. Big 12 RB rankings. Corey Kiner. 449. . . Corey Kiner. .

Cincinnati Bearcats running back Corey Kiner (21) steps out bounds on a run to the end zone in his home stadium. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY

Cincinnati was at the bottom of the Big 12 in their first year in the new conference. While they were the 11th-ranked offense in the Big 12, they had the third-best rushing offense in 2023. Kiner was big reason for the success of the rushing offense with his 1,047 yards and five touchdowns along with his average of 5.5 yards per carry. Kiner is primed for another great season and can even take a step forward.

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