Clinton Burrell

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Clinton Burrell
No. 49
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1956-09-04) September 4, 1956 (age 68)
Franklin, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
College: LSU
NFL draft: 1979  / round: 6 / pick: 151
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:2.0
Interceptions:8
Fumble recoveries:6
Player stats at PFR

Clinton Blane Burrell (born September 4, 1956) is a former professional American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons for the Cleveland Browns. Burrell attended Louisiana State University prior to being selected by the Browns in the 1979 NFL draft. He attended Franklin Senior High School in Franklin, Louisiana. [1]

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References

  1. "Clinton Burrell NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2016.