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Clarence Ellis is a former defensive back out of Notre Dame, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 15th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Atlanta Falcons.
Draft Details
Clarence Ellis Career Stats
- Consensus All-American (1971)
- First-team All-American (1970)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Sacks |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 1.0 |
Career History
- Atlanta Falcons (1972–1974)
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. · Height: 5-11
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
Walt Patulski | DE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
Lionel Antoine | OT | Southern Illinois |
| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
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