Clarence Scott
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| Position: | Cornerback / Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 9, 1949 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Trinity (Decatur, Georgia) | ||||||||
| College: | Kansas State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1971 / round: 1 / pick: 14 | ||||||||
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Clarence Raymond Scott Jr. (born April 9, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 13 seasons with the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1983. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.
Early life
[edit]Scott was raised in Decatur, Georgia and attended the former African-American school Trinity High School in Decatur. As a junior in 1965, Scott helped Trinity to a state title.[2]
College career
[edit]Scott played college football at Kansas State University, where he was named an All-American following the 1970 season.
Professional career
[edit]He was the first defensive back selected in the 1971 NFL draft at 14th in the first round by the Browns.[3][4] He proved to be a steady presence with the Browns, earning Pro Bowl honors in 1973, a season in which he had five interceptions for 71 yards and one touchdown.
References
[edit]- ^ Barber, Hayden (June 13, 2018). "Royals' Kauffman, Paul Pierce, Larry Drew among Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inductees". Kansas City Star. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ Eagle Eye Sports & NFL Hall of Famer Clarence Scott
- ^ Wallace, William N. "Patriots Choose Plunkett as No. 1 in College Draft, Spurning Trade Offers," The New York Times, Friday, January 29, 1971. Retrieved November 2, 2020
- ^ 1971 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 28 (Rounds 1–7) & 29 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 2, 2020
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Pro Football Reference