Hardin-Simmons University

Named ASC Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year. 

2017

• Named a third-team all-American by the Associated Press.  
• Named first-team all-ASC as a punter and slotback and second team as a kick returner. 
• Named third-team all-south region.
• Had 49 catches for 658 yards and eight TDs, despite playing most of the last four games with an injured shoulder. 
• Returned a pair of punts for touchdowns, including one against Linfield in the NCAA playoffs. 
• Averaged 39.3 yards per punt. 
• Named academic all-ASC. 

2016

• Named a third-team all-American. 
• Named first-team all-ASC.
• Named first-team all-south region.
• Played in all 11 games. 
• Had 67 catches for 1230 yards and 11 touchdowns. 
• Had seven 100-yard games. 
• Had 119 yards and three touchdowns against Southwestern. 
• Had nine catches for 153 yards and three touchdowns against Texas Lutheran. 
• Had seven catches for 166 yards and three scores against ETBU. 
• Named academic all-ASC.  

2015

• Had a stellar freshman season that saw him score nine touchdowns.
• Caught 20 passes for 414 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Ran 23 times for 191 yards and two scores.
• Had the game-winning touchdown catch against Texas Lutheran with :25 to play.
• Had 115 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener.
• Had 150 yards on five catches against McMurry.
• Caught a pair of touchdowns against Louisiana College.

High School        

• Played for Coach Steve Warren at Abilene High School
• First-team all-state wide receiver
• First-team all-Big Country wide receiver
• First-team all-Big Country Super Team
• First-team all-district wide receiver
• Big Country Sports Player of the Year
• Padilla Poll First-team all-state wide receiver
• State Qualifier in high jump
• MVP for FCA all-star Game

Personal       

• All Level P.E. major
• Son of Steve and Shelley Childress
• Has one Brother, Ryan.
• Birthday is December 20.