Bam Childress

American football player

Bam Childress - American football player
Born

March 31st, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played college football at the University of Michigan. Signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots in 2005. Competed as a wide receiver in the NFL and spent time on practice squads. Contributed to teams by providing depth in the receiving corps.

Played college football at Michigan

Signed with the New England Patriots

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