Ernest Givins

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Ernest Givins
Date of birth September 3, 1964
Place of birth Flag of United States St. Petersburg, Florida
Position(s) Wide Receiver
College Louisville
NFL Draft 1986 / Round 2/ Pick 34
Pro Bowls 2
Stats
Statistics
Team(s)
1986-1994
1995
Houston Oilers
Jacksonville Jaguars

Ernest Pastell Givins, Jr. (born September 3, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 2nd round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 5'9", 175 lbs. wide receiver from the University of Louisville, Givins played in 10 NFL seasons from 1986-1995. A two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1990 and 1992, he played most of his career with the Oilers, catching passes from quarterback Warren Moon. Givins was best known for his touchdown celebration dance known as the "electric slide." He is now employed in St. Petersburg, FL, at Bay Point Middle School, as the Hall Monitor.