Comes to Detroit after spending the past two seasons (2015-16) and the first half of 2017 with the Los Angeles Rams. Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Rams.
TRANSACTIONS
- Signed by the Lions to the active roster from the practice squad on November 27, 2017.
- Signed by the Detroit Lions to the practice squad on November 10, 2017.
- Released by the Rams on November 6, 2017.
- Placed on the Reserve/Injured list (knee) on August 8, 2017.
- Released by the Rams on August 7, 2017.
- Placed on the Reserve/Injured list (knee) on December 23, 2016.
- Signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 8, 2015.
PRO
Comes to Detroit after spending the past two seasons (2015-16) and the first half of 2017 with the Los Angeles Rams. Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Rams.
2017: Spent the beginning of the season on the Reserve/Injured list before being released by the Rams and signed by the Lions to the practice squad.
2016: Appeared in 14 games on offense for the Rams while also playing a key role on special teams.
- Hauled in three passes on the year and finished fourth on the team with eight special teams tackles.
2015: Compiled 13 receptions for 88 yards on the season for the Rams, playing on both offense and special teams.
- Made his first NFL start at wide receiver vs. Detroit (12/13). Led the team in receiving yards with three catches for a career-high 32 yards.
- Saw action on offense and special teams vs. Arizona (12/6), posting three receptions for 16 yards while leading the team with two special teams tackles.
- Recovered a 14-yard onside kick to the Seahawks 49 yard line in overtime vs. Seattle (9/13).
COLLEGE
Appeared in 43 games and caught 155 passes for 1,866 yards and 17 touchdowns while at Texas Tech University from 2012-14.
2014: Played in 12 games (11 starts) with 65 receptions, 821 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns and averaged 12.6 yards/catch and 68.4 yards/game for the Red Raiders.
- Named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and first-team Academic All-Big 12.
2013: Saw action in all 13 games (13 starts) with 49 receptions, 633 receiving yards, six touchdowns while averaging 12.9 yards/catch and 48.7 yards/game.
- Led the Big 12 in receiving touchdowns and was fifth in receptions.
2012: Appeared in six games (one start) with 16 receptions for 172 receiving yards on the year.
PERSONAL
The son of Veronica Marquez and Brad Givens. Attended Odessa High School (Odessa, Texas).
- Played high school football, ran track, and played baseball while in high school.
Drafted by the New York Mets in the 16th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.
