Despite DJ Giddens‘ draft capital and incumbency, reports surprisingly suggest that Seth McGowan could challenge for the immediate backup role behind Jonathan Taylor. While neither player holds standalone value, they remain intriguing contingency stashes in deeper leagues in the event of a Taylor injury.
The bottom line is Giddens was a more prolific and athletic prospect, and McGowan had a tumultuous college career. Stashing Giddens should be prioritized over McGowan in fantasy football dynasty leagues.
The Indianapolis Colts added depth for their running back ...
The Indianapolis Colts have selected Kentucky running back ...
The Indianapolis Colts selected Seth McGowan, a 223-pound back who pairs a scorched-earth 109.7 Speed Score (67th-percentile) with a massive 42.5-inch vertical (98th-percentile). McGowan found success against SEC competition with 12 rushing touchdowns and a solid 28.0% College Dominator Rating.
In dynasty formats, McGowan should be viewed as a potential elite handcuff to Jonathan Taylor, as he will compete with DJ Giddens for the backup role.
