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Defensive back, Notre Dame, to 1971

Clarence Ellis

Born
Feb 11, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Clarence Ellis played defensive back at Notre Dame (to 1971). He was a consensus All‑American in 1971. The Atlanta Falcons took Ellis in the first round, No. 15 overall in the 1972 NFL Draft.

Best season
1971
Consensus All-American
Drafted
No. 15
Overall, 1972 NFL Draft (Atlanta Falcons)

Honors

All-America: consensus 1971; NEA first team 1970; UPI first team 1970

The teams in those years

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