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Here is our report on defensive back Zion Childress
We begin looking into this year’s undrafted free agent signings made by the Dallas Cowboys and give you our scouting report on each player. Today we are looking at defensive back Zion Childress from Kentucky.
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Kentucky Wildcats
Senior
3-star recruit
6’0”
195 lbs
Zion Childress showcased exceptional dual-threat capabilities as a quarterback at New Caney High School. In the 2019 season, he amassed 656 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 62 carries. Through the air, he completed 29 of 52 passes for 672 yards, throwing eight touchdowns with four interceptions. This would earn him a three-star recruit rating and would join Texas State in 2020.
Childress made an immediate impact as a freshman safety, participating in all 12 games. He recorded 61 total tackles along with one tackle for loss and four pass deflections.
Continuing his upward trajectory, Childress again played in all 12 games, increasing his tackle count to 74 total tackles. He added two tackles for loss, one interception, five pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. Childress felt he had established himself as a standout defensive back at Texas State, but he felt the need to step out of his comfort zone and grow further as a player. He expressed that he was “getting very comfortable” at Texas State and sought to “challenge himself”, indicating his motivation to push the boundaries and develop his skills in a more demanding environment. Upon entering the transfer portal, Childress received interest from several programs, including TCU and Washington, but ultimately chose Kentucky.
After transferring to Kentucky, Childress appeared in 13 games. He contributed 34 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and three pass deflections.
In the 2023 season, Childress maintained a strong presence on the field with 13 game appearances. He tallied 59 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, three pass deflections, and recovered one fumble.
In the 2024 season, Childress played in 12 games, recording 55 total tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, two pass deflections, and one forced fumbles.
608 Defensive Snaps
274 Coverage Snaps
55 Total Tackles
6 TFL
1 Sack
2 Pass Breakups
1 Forced Fumble
118.6 Passer Rating Allowed
77% Completion Rate Allowed
1 Penalty
Shuttle- 4.35s (48%)
3C- 7.08s (60%)
N/A
Speed- 72
Acceleration- 77
Agility- 62
Strength- 79
Tackling- 64
Run Defense- 62
Zone Coverage- 76
Man Coverage- 65
Press- 58
Discipline- 90
