Clarence Ellis Explained

Clarence Ellis
Number:29
Position:Safety
Birth Date:February 11, 1950
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Weight Lb:193
Height In:11
High School:Central (MI)
College:Notre Dame
Draftyear:1972
Draftround:1
Draftpick:15
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:8
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:3
Statlabel3:Sacks
Statvalue3:1.0
Pfr:ElliCl20

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]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1974 . Poretz . Art . Illustrated Digest of Pro Football . New York. Stadia Sports Publishing . 10 .