Norfolk State University Athletics

2018 (Sophomore)
Did not appear in any games.

2017 (Freshman)
Appeared in just one game during the season, making one tackle and deflecting one pass at James Madison … Sustained a season-ending injury in that game.

At N.C. State
Practiced with the team but took a redshirt year as a true freshman in 2016.

High School
A two-way standout as a receiver and defensive back at Atlee … As a senior in 2015, Givens recorded 34 tackles and seven interceptions with 13 pass breakups … Named Conference 16 Player of the Year … Also averaged more than 57 yards per game and scored nine touchdowns as a receiver in his final prep season … Helped Atlee advance to the second round of the state 5A playoffs … First-team All-Metro and all-conference selection on defense in addition to making the all-conference second team on offense … Rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports, Rivals.com, ESPN.com and Scout.com … Ranked as the No. 13 player in Virginia in the class of 2016 by The Daily Press and No. 16 by The Roanoke Times.

Personal
JaQui Danelle Givens was born on Dec. 8, 1997 … Goes by J.J. … Son of Ethan Hicks and Melanie Givens … Majoring in business entrepreneurship.

Career Highs
Tackles: 1 (at James Madison, 9-16-17)
PBU: 1 (at James Madison, 9-16-17)