Tyler Childress brings veteran depth and special-teams value to Virginia Tech’s secondary
Childress is a **reliable, senior safety** for Virginia Tech whose value has come more from steady assignment football than splash plays: he appeared in all 13 games in the 2023 season and made **seven tackles**, mostly on special teams. He has the frame scouts like at **6-foot-2, around 196-200 pounds**, and his profile suggests a low-mistake, depth-friendly defender who can help on coverage units and provide experienced roster stability. He is best viewed as a fit for teams that want a disciplined, dependable backend player rather than an immediate stat-sheet stuffer.
