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Craig Clemons

Craig Clemons attended Central High School in Piqua, Ohio. He came to Iowa as a running back, and during his sophomore season, he returned 17 punts for 205 yards (12.1 yards per return), returned five kicks for 112 yards (22.4), made 102 tackles and had two interceptions as defensive back. As a junior, he had 81 tackles, with a team-high three interceptions, and continued to return punts and kicks.

During his final season in 1971, Clemons made 78 tackles and intercepted four passes, and he returned 24 kickoffs (averaging 24.3 yards per return).

After his senior season, he was named First Team All-Big Ten and First Team All-American, and he was the 12th overall selection in the 1972 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

He played all 82 of his professional games with the Bears from 1972-1977, collecting nine interceptions for 251 yards.

Born 6/1/1949 and is 73 years old.

All Conference: 1st Team (1971) All American: 1st Team (1971) Drafted Round 1 by Chicago Bears in 1972