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David Givens

WR

Drafted 253rd overall in the 7th round of the 2002 draft, David Givens arrived from Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2007 with TEN, capping a 6-season NFL career. Few match his burst, which grades in the 85th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 166 catches for 2,316 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 215#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 7, 253rd overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2007

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
61.2

79th percentile among WRs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22+0.74
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed25▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst85▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility60▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size66▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006TEN42.8438104
2005NE61.21313597382
2004NE6814568723
2003NE56.810345106
2002NE41.6109921

Career profile

David Givens has appeared in 51 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2002–2005), TEN (2006).

He has rushed for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 166 passes for 2,316 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with NE: 872 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
31
4.4/g
401
57/g
1
Away6
28
4.7/g
337
56/g
1
In division5
18
3.6/g
182
36/g
0
Out of division8
41
5.1/g
556
70/g
2
In wins8
36
4.5/g
476
60/g
1
In losses5
23
4.6/g
262
52/g
1
On grass9
43
4.8/g
515
57/g
2
On turf4
16
4.0/g
223
56/g
0
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
14
14/g
0
Outdoors12
57
4.8/g
724
60/g
2

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonJAX1 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonDEN5 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1LV2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 2CAR5 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 3PIT9 rec, 130 yds, 0 TD74.9
Week 4LAC6 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 5ATL2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 6DEN7 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD54.7
Week 8BUF7 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 9IND4 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 13NYJ5 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD37.1
Week 14BUF3 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 15TB13 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 137 yds, 1 TD96.7
Week 16NYJ2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 17MIA1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD46.2

David Givens — common questions

What position does David Givens play?
David Givens is listed as a WR.
Which teams has David Givens played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Givens has played for NE (2002–2005), TEN (2006).
Where did David Givens go to college?
David Givens played college football at Notre Dame.
When was David Givens drafted?
David Givens was selected in round 7, 253rd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Givens scored?
David Givens has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 receiving).
What is David Givens's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Givens rated 42.8 for 2006, the 41st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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