Education
Givens attended Sussex Central High School, where he was an All-American and Virginia"s high school defensive player of the year in 1988.
Givens attended Sussex Central High School, where he was an All-American and Virginia"s high school defensive player of the year in 1988.
He played college football at Penn State University. What he lacked in size, he compensated with his speed and instincts. As a sophomore he recorded 47 tackles and two sacks.
He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1992 Fiesta Bowl, after registering two crucial turnovers, including a fumble return for a touchdown.
Dallas Cowboys
Givens was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round (213th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. Because of his size and speed, he was tried both at linebacker and safety before being waived on August 30.
Chicago Bears
In 1994, he was signed by the Chicago Bears, before being released on August 18. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League)
In 1994, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
He was released the next year.
Baltimore Stallions (Canadian Football League)
On August 9, 1995, he was signed by the Baltimore Stallions of the Canadian Football League. Toronto Argonauts (Canadian Football League)
On July 29, 2002, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He was released the next year.
San Francisco 49ers
In 1998 he signed with the San Francisco 49ers, where he was voted as a special teams captain in the two seasons he played with the club
Washington Redskins
Givens signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins on April 13, 2000. He was cut on November 9.
Ottawa Renegades (Canadian Football League)
The Ottawa Renegades convinced Givens to come out of retirement to play for them in 2004. He was released on March 30, 2005.
Givens is a fitness and wellness coach with his own company Blitz Mobile Fitness.
He is also a real estate broker.
