Givens Price


Givens Price is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL draft.

High school career

Price attended Alief Taylor High School where he was offensive guard. As a senior, in 2010, he helped the team average 39.6 points-per-game. He was a second-team Class 5A All-State selection. He was rated one of the top 70 offensive guards in the nation by both ESPN and Scout. He was recruited by Baylor, Rice, and UTEP.

College career

Price enrolled at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to play for the Cornhuskers and majored in accounting and management. In 2011, as a freshman he redshirt the season. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, he appeared in three games as a back-up offensive lineman. In 2013 as a redshirt sophomore, he appeared in eight games as a back-up guard, late season injuries increased his role on the offense. As a redshirt junior in 2014, he appeared in 12 games, starting three games at right tackle. During his first career start, against Florida Atlantic, he helped the Nebraska offense set a Big Ten, modern era, single game record for total offense with 784 yards, including 498 rushing yards. In 2015, he converted to the defensive line to help provide depth. He appeared in two games that season.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Price signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 2, 2016. He was released during final cuts on September 3, and was re-signed to the Cardinals' practice squad the following day. On December 14, Price was promoted to the active roster. He made his professional debut during Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams.
On September 2, 2017, Price was waived by the Cardinals. He re-signed to the practice squad on September 12. Price was released two days later. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 11, but was released again on October 24.

Washington Redskins

On October 31, 2017, Price was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad. He was released by the Redskins on November 8.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 22, 2017, Price was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018. On September 1, Price was waived by the Buccaneers.