Personal
Parents are Gary and Susan McGiven ... married to the former Kathryn Long ... the couple has an infant son, Broox ... served a Church mission to Rapid City, South Dakota (1999-01) ... recruited by Idaho State and UNLV out of high school ... recruited by Nebraska, Kansas State, Auburn, Arizona State and North Carolina after attending Ricks College
Before BYU
A two-year letterwinner in football ... a first-team all-region and second-team all-state selection ... selected as the team MVP as a senior ... an honor roll student as a senior at Mountain View HS.
Other College
Participated in spring drills at Ricks College (2001)...injured during fall camp, did not compete.