Reggie Givens

Reggie Givens
No. 59, 58
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	October 3, 1971 (age 52); Emporia, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sussex Central (VA)
College:	Penn State
NFL draft:	1993 / Round: 8 / Pick: 213
Career history
	Dallas Cowboys (1993); Chicago Bears (1994); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1994); Baltimore Stallions (1995); Toronto Argonauts (1996–1997); San Francisco 49ers (1998–1999); Washington Redskins (2000); Toronto Argonauts (2002); Ottawa Renegades (2004);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	CFL East All-Star (1996);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	41
	Player stats at PFR

Reginald Alonzo Givens (born October 3, 1971) is a former

Washington Redskins. He played college football at Penn State University

.

Early years

Givens attended Sussex Central High School, where he was an

track

.

He accepted a scholarship from

outside linebacker as a true freshman for the last 5 games of the season, which was a difficult achievement in a Joe Paterno

coached team. What he lacked in size, he compensated with his speed and instincts, finishing with 38 tackles (3 for loss), 2 sacks, 2 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries.

As a sophomore, he started nine games at

sam linebacker, recording 47 tackles (sixth on the team), 3 tackles for loss, 5 passes defensed, 2 sacks and one interception.^[2]

As a junior, he started every game for a team that finished ranked third in the nation, posting 41 tackles (5 for loss), 2 sacks and 2 interceptions.

As a senior co-captain he posted 59 tackles (second on the team), 7 tackles for loss, 7 passes defensed, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. His best moment came when he was named the defensive MVP of the

NFL scouts that Givens "was my best linebacker here since Jack Ham

".

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Givens was selected by the

strong safety. He was waived on August 30.^[5]

Chicago Bears

In 1994, he was signed by the Chicago Bears, before being released on August 18.^[6]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)

In 1994, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was released the next year.

Baltimore Stallions (CFL)

On August 9,

middle linebacker O. J. Brigance and was a part of the team that won the Grey Cup

that season.

In 1996 he signed with the Toronto Argonauts, where he played at linebacker and rush end. He won two straight Grey Cups with the team. His 182 fumble recovery yards in 1997, was a CFL single season record.

San Francisco 49ers

In

special teams

captain in the two seasons he played with the club.

Washington Redskins

Givens signed as a

Washington Redskins on April 13, 2000. He was cut on November 9.^[8]

Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

On July 29, 2002, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He was released the next year.

Ottawa Renegades (CFL)

The Ottawa Renegades convinced Givens to come out of retirement to play for them in 2004. He was released on March 30, 2005.^[9]

Personal life

Givens is a fitness and wellness coach with his own company Blitz Mobile Fitness. He is also a real estate broker.

References

^ "Freshman to the fore". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "'Linebacker U.' builds a noteworthy squad". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "21st Annual Game, 1992". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "At Redskins Park, New Faces, Feet". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "Renegades add Canadian fullback". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[1] "Freshman to the fore". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[2] "'Linebacker U.' builds a noteworthy squad". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[3] "21st Annual Game, 1992". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[4] "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.

[5] "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.

[6] "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[7] "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[8] "At Redskins Park, New Faces, Feet". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[9] "Renegades add Canadian fullback". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

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