Clarence Scott

{{Short description|American football player (born 1949)}}

{{about|the safety|the New England Patriots defensive back|Clarence Scott (defensive back)}}

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| position = Cornerback / Safety

| number = 22

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1949|04|9}}

| birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

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| height_ft = 6

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| weight_lbs = 190

| high_school = Trinity {{nowrap|(Decatur, Georgia)}}

| college = Kansas State

| draftyear = 1971

| draftround = 1

| draftpick = 14

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| statlabel1 = Interceptions

| statvalue1 = 39

| statlabel2 = Yards

| statvalue2 = 407

| statlabel3 = Touchdowns

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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

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.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZIjkFs4dwc Eagle Eye Sports & NFL Hall of Famer Clarence Scott]

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.[https://www.nytimes.com/1971/01/29/archives/patriots-choose-plunkett-as-no-1-in-college-draft-spurning-trade.html 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[https://www.prosportstransactions.com/football/DraftTrades/Years/1971.htm 1971 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 28 (Rounds 1–7) & 29 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions.] Retrieved November 2, 2020 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.

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