Gary Givens

PRIOR TO NIU (2024 at Valparaiso) 2024 Caught 23 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman at Valparaiso. Averaged 15.3 yards/catch while playing in 11 games for the Beacons. Made a season-high five catches at Dayton (11/16) for 52 yards. His three catches at Butler (11/9) went for a season high 93 yards and included a 36-yard grab. Had a season-long 39-yard reception at Youngstown State (9-7). Recorded three catches for 41 yards in season-ending 18-17 win over Davidson ( Caught a spectacular 17-yard touchdown pass on game’s final play. Catch was featured on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top Plays and was No. 3 on College Football Final Plays of the Day. Named to the Pioneer Football League Honor Roll for the 2024 season. HIGH SCHOOL Four-year varsity letter winner in football. Served as team captain as a senior. Helped lead Jesuit to the 2021 state championship. The Tigers made three state semifinal appearances during his career. Recorded 8 receptions for 98 yards in a game against Tampa Bay Tech in 2023. Played basketball and ran track PERSONAL Accountancy major. Father was a linebacker at Webber International. Cousin Marcus Lewis played defensive back at Navy.