Clarence Ellis

Clarence Ellis (born February 11, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was the Falcons' first pick in the 1972 NFL draft.[1]

For the American computer scientist, see Clarence Ellis (computer scientist).

Clarence Ellis
No. 29
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1950-02-11) February 11, 1950
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

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.


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