Las Vegas Sun

April 16, 2024

UNLV

19 Charles Childers

Charles Childers
  • Defensive back
  • Grade: Freshman
  • Height: 6′0″
  • Weight: 185 lbs
UNLV: A returning defensive back from local power prep program Bishop Gorman who will look to earn more playing time this fall.

2010: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in two games on special teams (Wisconsin and BYU) but did not record a statistic.

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: A 2009 graduate of Bishop Gorman HS ... A three-time letterwinner who 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. ... BGHS teammate and fellow UNLV signee John Therrell also competed in the all-star event ... 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 film.

--Courtesy of UNLVRebels.com