Clarence Scott
American football player (born 1949)
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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.
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback / Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | April 9, 1949 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Trinity (Decatur, Georgia) | ||||||||
| College | Kansas State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1971: 1st round, 14th overall pick | ||||||||
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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.[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.