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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: | Decatur (GA) Trinity | ||||||
| College: | Kansas State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 | ||||||
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Clarence Scott (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.
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]
Scott played college football at Kansas State University, where he was named an All-American following the 1970 season.
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.
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.