Nate Clements
Clements with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | December 12, 1979 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Shaker Heights, Ohio | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 209 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| College: | Ohio State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21 | ||||||||||||
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| Tackles: | 812 |
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| Quarterback sacks: | 4.5 |
| Interceptions: | 36 |
| Forced fumbles: | 23 |
| Touchdowns: | 5 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Nathan D. Clements (born December 12, 1979) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ohio State. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills 21st overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, and also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals.
Clements was born to Nathan Clements, Sr. and Emma Clements in Shaker Heights, Ohio and graduated from Shaker Heights High School. Nate's father was strict and did not allow Nate to date while in high school. Clements excelled at both defensive back and quarterback and was named an All-American by USA Today, Blue Chip Illustrated and Super Prep.
Clements was also named first team All-Ohio during a season in which he had seven interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. He also returned two kicks for touchdowns. Clements led the Raiders to a playoff berth in 1997 and led them past a Euclid Panther team that featured Notre Dame back Tony Fisher. Clements also holds the Shaker record for career interceptions with 14. The school retired his number 20 jersey in 2005.
Clements attended Ohio State University. Clements started 24 of 36 games and recorded 177 career tackles and seven interceptions. As a junior, he intercepted four passes and racked up 470 yards returning punts, with an average of 13.1 yards per return. In 2000 He was an All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice. After his junior year Clements decided to forgo his senior season and declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft. He majored in general studies.
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