A local product from Altoona, Kevin Givens, who flipped to Penn State from Pitt the day before National Signing Day in 2015, would redshirt as a freshman. As a redshirt freshman he played a key role as a defensive line sub for the Big Ten Champion Nittany Lions.
Givens once again played a key reserve role in 2017 before becoming a starter in 2018. Following his redshirt junior season Givens decided to turn pro. He would finish his Penn State career with 83 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, 13.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.