Clarence Scott

Interceptions:	39
Yards:	407
Touchdowns:	2

Clarence Scott
No. 22
Position:	Cornerback / Safety
Personal information
Born:	April 9, 1949 (age 72); Atlanta, Georgia
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Decatur (GA) Trinity
College:	Kansas State
NFL Draft:	1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
Career history
	Cleveland Browns (1971–1983);
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-Pro (1973); Pro Bowl (1973); Cleveland Browns Legends; First-team All-American (1970); Kansas State Hall of Fame (2003); Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (2018);
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
Interceptions:	39
Yards:	407
Touchdowns:	2
	Player stats at NFL.com

Clarence Scott (born April 9, 1949) is a former American football safety who played 13 seasons in the NFL from 1971 to 1983 for the Cleveland Browns.

High school career[]

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[]

Scott played college football at Kansas State University, where he was named an All-American following the 1970 season.

Professional career[]

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.

Personal life[]

He now resides in the Metro-Atlanta Area with his wife of 16 years, Eleanor. Scott has three grown children from a previous marriage, one son and two daughters, and four grandchildren. As for hobbies, Clarence and Eleanor like to travel, and Clarence enjoys working out and playing basketball.

References[]

^ 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[]

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/ScotCl00.htm

[1] 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.

[2] Eagle Eye Sports & NFL Hall of Famer Clarence Scott

[3] 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

[4] 1971 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 28 (Rounds 1–7) & 29 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 2, 2020

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