Interview with Captain Shreve Six-Offer All-District Standout DE Ckelby Givens
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Ckelby Givens has been a force on the Captain Shreve defensive line over the last couple of seasons. During a monstrous junior season, Givens racked up 44 total tackles including 17 for a loss and four sacks. When the 2020 season was completed, Givens was named First-Team All-City and First Team All-District and is looking to achieve even more honors in 2021.
On Sept. 3, Ckelby got off to a hot start leading to more postseason honors helping lead the Gators to a 30-9 win over North DeSoto in the first game of his senior season. In the win, this senior monster racked up five tackles, five quarterback hurries, and one sack.
This 6’2”, 240-pound, beast has tremendous strength, quickness, and pass-rushing ability while also playing a great mindset and physicality.
This Class of 2022 currently has six offers and is also drawing interest from Louisiana Tech and Louisiana.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I caught up with Ckelby to talk about his career at Captain Shreve and get an update on his recruiting process.
Interview
Ckelby, what are your thoughts on the first game of the season?
My thoughts on the first game of the season are that we have to come out stronger and be better all around, but I am also glad to know how our team responds to a little adversity.
What was your favorite moment of the win?
Singing to our alma mater after the victory.
What are your strengths on the football field?
My mindset, quickness, and pass-rushing ability.
How many positions do you play for the Gators?
I play defensive end, defensive tackle, and outside linebacker.
What do you like most about playing defense?
The opportunity to be aggressive and shut someone down.
Is there an NFL player that you try to model your game after?
Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, and my cousin, Cameron Sample, who was just drafted by the Bengals.
Did you attend any camps this summer?
SMU, Stephen F. Austin, and Lamar.
What was your favorite camp and why?
Stephen F. Austin, because I was able to get a lot of reps and I learned a lot.
How many offers do you have at this time?
Six: Ouachita Baptist, East Central, Lamar, Northeastern State, East Texas Baptist, and Louisiana College.
Are you receiving interest from any other schools?
Louisiana and Louisiana Tech.
What did you work on the most this offseason?
Pass rush, speed, and strength.
What are your maxes in the weight room?
My max squat is 425, my max bench is 295, and my max clean is 265.
What game left on the 2021 schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
I can’t wait to play Byrd.
What are your goals for the rest of your senior season?
I want to go 10-0 and have a deep playoff run. I also want to be District MVP and First Team All-State.
What do you want your legacy to be after you graduate?
I want to be known as a hard worker and humble.
What is your GPA?
3.8.
What is your ACT score?
20.
Do you have a favorite quote or Bible verse?
Romans 5:8 and Psalm 55:22.
Thank you for your time and good luck the rest of the season.
Thank you, sir.
Photo credit: Twitter.com; Captain Shreve DL Ckelby Givens