Gunner Givens is a four-star recruit from Covington, VA, out of Lord Botetourt (No. 224 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Vanderbilt's 8 games this season.
Where Givens comes from
- Covington, VA
- Lord Botetourt
- Lord Botetourt is about 400 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Four-star, No. 224 in the 2022 class; signed with Virginia Tech.
- On the Vanderbilt roster since 2025
Where Givens fits
Vanderbilt lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 81st in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Vanderbilt is 3-5. Next: at Mississippi State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lord Botetourt
Arrived at Vanderbilt from Virginia Tech.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Vanderbilt.
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The unit he anchors ranks 81st nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Vanderbilt has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Will Holden went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Vanderbilt LeaYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Vanderbilt LeaYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalVirginia Tech to Vanderbilt
- 2024 Virginia Tech PryYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Virginia Tech PryYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Virginia Tech PryYear 1 · Games –
- High school Lord BotetourtDaleville, VA · Class of 2022Four-star, No. 224 in the 2022 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.Also from Lord Botetourt: Troy Everett (Ole Miss) and Kyle Arnholt (App State).
Moves
- Transferred from Virginia Tech to Vanderbilt, Dec 17, 2024.
2022
- Signed with Virginia TechFour-star, out of Lord Botetourt
2025
- Transferred to Vanderbiltfrom Virginia Tech
