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Clarence Ellis (born February 11, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was the Falcons' first pick in the 1972 NFL draft.^[1]

He played college football at Notre Dame, where he was an All-American and part of the Fighting Irish team that defeated the previously undefeated Texas Longhorns in the 1971 Cotton Bowl game.

References

^ Poretz, Art, ed. (1974). Illustrated Digest of Pro Football. New York: Stadia Sports Publishing. p. 10.

[Illustrated-1] Poretz, Art, ed. (1974). Illustrated Digest of Pro Football. New York: Stadia Sports Publishing. p. 10.

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1971 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
Offense	QB Pat Sullivan RB Ed Marinaro RB Johnny Musso RB Greg Pruitt E Terry Beasley E Johnny Rodgers OT Dave Joyner OT Jerry Sisemore G Reggie McKenzie G Royce Smith C Tom Brahaney
Defense	DL Willie Harper DL Larry Jacobson DL Mel Long DL Walt Patulski DL Sherman White LB Jeff Siemon LB Mike Taylor DB Tommy Casanova DB Clarence Ellis DB Ernie Jackson DB Bobby Majors