2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Ckelby Givens, DE/OLB, Southern

• Name: Ckelby Givens
• Position: DE/OLB
• College: Southern University
• Height: 6’1
• Weight: 240
• Twitter: Ckelby1
• Instagram: Ckelbyg

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?

What makes me a top prospect at my position is my ability to be resilient, my mindset, and knowledge of the game. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

Teams should know that I am a high character guy and I have a do not be denied mindset.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

Childhood cancer 

Who was your role model? 

My role model is my dad and my grandfather who passed away

Who is your favorite NFL team?

49ers

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Wide Receiver Cameron Jefferson, he’s a humble guy that produces when his number is called

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is someone who is arrogant 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My fourth grade teacher Mrs. Kelly

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

The passing of my grandfather

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Ruth Chris Steakhouse

What is your favorite snack food?

Popcorn

What is your degree in?

Mass Communications

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Jesus Christ and both of my late grandfathers. I choose Jesus because he’s my lord and savior and I choose both of my grandfathers because they’ve had a big impact on the young man I am today.

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is having the tendency to try and do too much on the field.