Editing Nate Clements (section)

==Early life==
Clements was born to Nathan Clements Sr. and Emma Clements in [[Shaker Heights, Ohio]] and graduated from [[Shaker Heights High School]].<ref name="OSU bio">{{cite web|title=Nate Clements|url=http://ohiostatebuckeyes.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clements_nate01.html|publisher=Ohio State Buckeyes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010602111857/http://ohiostatebuckeyes.fansonly.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clements_nate01.html|archive-date=June 2, 2001}}</ref> Nate's father was strict and did not allow Nate to date while in high school.<ref  name="strong influence">{{cite news|author=Brown, Daniel|title=Parents provided strong influence for new 49er|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/16830031.htm|work=San Jose Mercury News|date=March 3, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070306074913/http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/16830031.htm|archive-date=March 6, 2007}}</ref> 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 (American football)|Tony Fisher]]. Clements also holds the Shaker record for career interceptions with 14.<ref name="OSU bio"/> The school retired his number 20 jersey in 2005.