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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Big 12 RB rankings. . 12. 514. . Dallan Hayden. player. Dallan Hayden. .

Oct 14, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5) runs that ball in the open field. / Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Dallan Hayden just recently transferred to Colorado from Ohio State where he had 19 carries for 110 yards and one touchdown. However, he did average 5.8 yards a carry in 2023 and will now be the lead back at Colorado with the departure of Dylan Edwards. Hayden comes in as a young ball carrier in a very high-powered offense. Hayden will have the support of the quarterback Shedeur Sanders and a very strong wide receiver core around him. The running game just might be the weakest point of this offense, other than the offensive line.

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