O. J. Childress facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 6, 1976 Hermitage, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Nashville (TN) McGavock |
| College: | Clemson |
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 7 / Pick: 231 |
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Orin J. Childress (born December 6, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a defensive position. Childress was part of the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL).
He was picked by the Giants in the 1999 NFL Draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Clemson University. He also went to McGavock High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Childress played for other teams too, like the Amsterdam Admirals, San Francisco 49ers, and Carolina Panthers.
Playing Professional Football
O. J. Childress was chosen by the New York Giants in the 1999 NFL Draft. He was the 231st player picked overall. During the 1999 season, he played in four games for the Giants.
In 2000, Childress played for the Amsterdam Admirals. This team was part of the NFL Europe league. Later that year, he joined the San Francisco 49ers. He then moved to the Carolina Panthers in December 2000. Childress played for these teams during his professional career.
