Jeremy Childs (born June 29, 1987) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played

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Early years

Coached by John Barnes, he played

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. He helped lead team to a 12–2 record and a runner-up finish in the CIF Division I playoffs. Childs was named first-team all-state, first-team all-county, first-team Long Beach Dream Team, L.A. Times, and All-Sunset League; offensive player of the year; All-CIF; a CBS SportsLine All-American; and to second-team EA Sports All-National team . He caught 85 passes for 1,258 yards and 22 touchdowns. Childs was a member of Honor Roll and named scholar-athlete.

College career

Childs is a two-time first-team All-WAC selection, he elected to follow the lead of his cousin, former Broncos cornerback

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, in leaving after his junior season for the opportunity of NFL riches. Childs leaves

second all-time in receptions (168), though his 1,999 yards rank only 11th in school history. That also represents scouts' greatest concern about Childs; a lack of speed and elusiveness to make yardage after the catch. Like Scandrick, Childs could surprise in workouts, leading to a late push up the board. Had an arm span of 33 inches and a hand span of 9 inches at the combine. He was suspended for the 2007 Hawaii Bowl and again for the 2008 season opener (against Idaho State)

Professional career

2009 NFL Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 4.69 seconds Vertical Jump : 33.5 inches Broad Jump : 115.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 6.9 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.26 seconds 60 Yard Shuttle : 11.29 seconds Childs signed a free agent contract with the

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. On June 23, 2009, he was cut from the Chargers.

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Boise State Broncos bio

Early years

College career

Professional career

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