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SCOUTING REPORT: Earned a varsity letter as true freshman in 2007 ... coaches want to find ways to get him the ball more ... his team-best 38-inch vertical jump allows him to catch the ball in traffic ... a big, strong receiver who has great ball skills ... causes problems for opponents when he is matched against smaller corners ... also big enough to block linebackers.
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2007: Played in all 13 RedHawk games, ranking as the team's fourth-leading pass catcher with 25 ... his 17.2 yards-per-catch average topped the list ... against Minnesota, became only the second true freshman receiver in Miami football history to crack the century mark for yardage (five catches for 112 yards) ... had receptions for 55 yards (at Minnesota), 40 yards (vs. Buffalo), 39 yards (vs. Cincinnati) and 34 yards (vs. Kent State).
HIGH SCHOOL: The two-time MVP at Chillicothe High hauled in 57 catches for 1,118 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior year ... earned First-Team All-Ohio honors in 2006 ... a two-time football MVP ... also competed in basketball and track.
PERSONAL: Son of Nicholas and Debra Givens ... majoring in communications.
Single-Game Bests Receptions: 5 (twice), last vs. Akron, 2007 Receiving Yards: 112 at Minnesota, 2007 Receiving Touchdowns: 1 (twice), last vs. Ohio, 2007 Long Reception: 55 vs. Minnesota, 2007
Chris Givens's Career Receiving Statistics Year Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long 2007 25 430 17.2 2 55