After losing Vito Tisdale to a knee injury in the spring and Joel Williams’ decision to enter the transfer portal in August, an expanded role for Texas State transfer Zion Childress was not only expected, it was necessary.
The 6-foot, 191-pound junior spent two seasons with the Bobcats, starting as a true freshman at nickel before transitioning to a traditional safety role in year two. He racked up 135 total tackles (76 solo), nine pass breakups and one interception during his time in San Marcos.
Now in Lexington, he’s continuing to make an impact, this time as Kentucky’s second-string strong safety.