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19 Charles Childers

Charles Childers
  • Defensive back
  • Grade: Freshman
  • Height: 6′0″
  • Weight: 185 lbs
UNLV: A big-hitting defensive back from local power prep program Bishop Gorman who will look to earn his first playing time this fall. 2009: Redshirted season ... Listed as the No. 100 safety in the nation by Scouts, Inc. and the No. 131 safety by Scout after high school career.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner at Bishop Gorman HS ... Helped the Gaels to a 12-2 record as a senior after an undefeated 4A state championship campaign in 2007 ... Played safety as a junior and then moved to cornerback for his senior season ... Recorded six tackles for the West in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl held in Conway, S.C. on Jan. 7 ... BGHS teammate and fellow UNLV signee John Therrell also competed in the all-star event ... Also joins former prep teammate Beau Orth on the Rebels ... Also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL: Charles Anthony Childers IV was born on Oct. 18, 1990, in New York City ... The son of Donna and Charles Childers III ... Has a younger sister, Nicolle ... Majoring in English.

--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com