James Joe Childs (born August 9, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football for the Cal Poly Mustangs.
Early life Childs graduated from La Puente High School in California.
College career Standing 6-foot-2, Childs played receiver for the Cal Poly Mustangs at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. +Collegiate StatisticsSchoolSeasonRec.Rec. Yds.Avg.Rec. TDCal Poly (Fr.)1974711716.71Cal Poly (So.)19751824813.82Cal Poly (Jr.)19763163720.56Cal Poly (Sr.)19772844716.03Totals841,44917.312
Professional career Childs was selected in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL draft, chosen with the 97th overall pick by the St. Louis Cardinals.
In two seasons with the Cardinals (1978 and 1979), Childs caught a combined 12 passes for 143 yards and one touchdown, starting twice amongst his 21 career games played. He also returned four kickoffs for 77 total yards during his second season.
His only professional touchdown came in the third quarter of a 16-6 loss to the New England Patriots on September 10, 1978, as he caught an 8-yard scoring pass from Jim Hart.
Childs was also a member of the Chicago Bears in , but did not make the final roster.
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