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Rossford's Childress hopes to fill leadership void on defense for UT

All of a sudden University of Toledo defensive tackle Nate Childress finds himself as one of the most experienced players returning on the defensive line.

As Childress transitions to an upperclassman this season, a larger role awaits the 6-foot-3, 292 pound junior from Rossford.

“I’m just stepping up in drills and doing them the correct way and not messing up as much as when I was younger,” Childress said. “I know how these drills go and I can teach the young kids that are behind me and make sure they are ready to take over when I’m gone.