To read Part II -- where Childs talks about his first impressions of the Chargers and his relationships with Legedu Naanee and Antoine Cason -- click here.
Michael Kranzler: What attracted you to Boise State after getting offers from several schools in the Pac-10?
Jeremy Childs: I took a trip up there for my cousin, and me and Orlando Scandrick took a trip up there, and the vibe we got from the coaches and the fans was pretty good. I think I made the right decision, because so far I was committed to UCLA and I think it turned out great.
MK: What made you enter the NFL Draft after your junior year when you were so close to becoming Boise State's all-time leading receiver?
JC: I’m not a guy who cares about setting records and becoming the all-time leader and stuff like that. I felt it was time for me to take my talents elsewhere to the next level. Plus, I had personal stuff with my daughter and my mom's situations, so I felt it was time for me to showcase my talents and go to the next level.
MK: After going undrafted, do you regret not going back for your senior year?
JC: Not at all. I thought that it was the best decision for my family. I was really surprised I didn't get drafted, but I just need to keep riding it out and do what I've got to do.
MK: What caused you to be suspended from the team in 2007?
JC: It was just some school stuff, some academic work, some cheating that I was accused of.
MK: Do you feel you've learned from that mistake?
JC: Definitely. I feel that it was a while back. I did what I had to do and suffered the consequences and everything else was good.
MK: What do you feel you bring to the table as an NFL receiver?
JC: As an NFL receiver, you've got to catch the ball. I don't care how fast or slow you are, you've got to catch the ball. That's my strength, and I can run good routes. I've got decent speed, but if you can run good routes and catch the ball, then I feel like I can move the chains at any time.
MK: Was there anything about your first rookie Mini Camp that you weren't expecting?
JC: Just the meetings, how long they are. Somebody was telling me they were long but I didn't know they were that long. But everything else, it was pretty much just straight football.
To read Part II -- where Childs talks about his first impressions of the Chargers and his relationships with Legedu Naanee and Antoine Cason -- click here.