Clyde Werner

Clyde Werner
No. 54
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1947-12-10)December 10, 1947
Munising, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 2025(2025-12-23) (aged 78)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolTacoma (WA) Wilson
CollegeWashington
NFL draft1970: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Clyde Werner (December 10, 1947 – December 23, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies in Seattle under head coach Jim Owens and was selected in the second round of the 1970 NFL draft with the 52nd overall pick.

College

At Washington, Werner was a three-year letterman at linebacker from 1967 through 1969. Prior to his professional career, Werner played in the Chicago Tribune All-Star Game at Soldier Field on July 31 against the Chiefs.[1]

Death

Werner died on December 23, 2025 at the age of 78.[2]

References

  1. ^ "2012 Washington Football Information Guide & Record Book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Unassuming Yet Hard-Hitting Clyde Werner Dies at 78


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