former Rutgers DB with blue-chip pedigree and ball-hawking roots
Darrell Givens entered Rutgers as a highly touted defensive back, with recruiting services ranking him among the nation’s top cornerbacks in the 2009 class and praising his playmaking profile; his high school résumé included 57 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 7 pass breakups as a junior. He later logged limited game action at Rutgers, so the standout trait is upside rather than a long stat sheet: he was valued for athleticism, defensive versatility, and the kind of swagger coaches love in the secondary. If you want a developmental DB with proven pedigree and physical tools, he’s the mold.
