Ernest Givins was drafted No. 34 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #34
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 646th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Ernest Givins came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 646th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6398% of career value
- Final season
- 19959 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 34
Who came off the board on either side of Ernest Givins.
UCLA
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Auburn
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Givins in the 1986 NFL Draft
Ernest Givins is a Wide receiver out of Louisville selected No. 34 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ernest Givins drafted?
Ernest Givins was selected No. 34 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/ernest-givins.
What college did Ernest Givins play for?
Ernest Givins played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Ernest Givins's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/ernest-givins.