Clarence Ellis

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Clarence Ellis
No. 29
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1950-02-11) February 11, 1950 (age 74)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Central (MI)
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:8
Fumble recoveries:3
Sacks:1.0
Player stats at PFR

Clarence Ellis (born February 11, 1950) is an American former professional

safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was the Falcons' first pick in the 1972 NFL draft.[1]

He played college football at Notre Dame, where he was an All-American and part of the Fighting Irish team that defeated the previously undefeated Texas Longhorns in the 1971 Cotton Bowl game.

References

  1. ^ Poretz, Art, ed. (1974). Illustrated Digest of Pro Football. New York: Stadia Sports Publishing. p. 10.