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Top 18 San Francisco 49ers Players of All Time

By YPB Team

Dynasty icons, trench warriors and modern stars all crowd this roster of the franchise's finest, mixing household names with cult favorites. Who tops your list?

  1. Jerry Rice — ranked #11
    Jerry Rice
    The all-time NFL leader in receptions and touchdowns, widely considered the greatest receiver ever.
    1000pts
  2. Ronnie Lott — ranked #22
    Ronnie Lott
    The ferocious hard-hitting safety and cornerstone of the 1980s Super Bowl defenses.
    856pts
  3. Leo Nomellini — ranked #33
    Leo Nomellini
    The two-way Hall of Fame lineman who never missed a game across 14 seasons.
    685pts
  4. Joe Montana — ranked #44
    Joe Montana
    The four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback nicknamed 'Joe Cool' who defined the 49ers dynasty.
    592pts
  5. Bryant Young — ranked #55
    Bryant Young
    The beloved defensive tackle and Hall of Famer who spent his entire 14-year career in San Francisco.
    513pts
  6. Steve Young — ranked #66
    Steve Young
    The Hall of Fame left-handed quarterback and MVP who led the 49ers to a Super Bowl title in 1994.
    513pts
  7. Roger Craig — ranked #77
    Roger Craig
    The versatile running back and first player to record 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in a season.
    513pts
  8. Terrell Owens — ranked #88
    Terrell Owens
    The explosive, outspoken receiver who formed a dynamic partnership with Steve Young and Jeff Garcia.
    513pts
  9. Nick Bosa — ranked #99
    Nick Bosa
    The Defensive Player of the Year edge rusher and face of the modern 49ers defense.
    513pts
  10. Dwight Clark — ranked #1010
    Dwight Clark
    The receiver forever remembered for 'The Catch' that sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl.
    420pts
  11. Frank Gore — ranked #1111
    Frank Gore
    The franchise's all-time leading rusher and one of the most durable backs in NFL history.
    420pts
  12. Patrick Willis — ranked #1212
    Patrick Willis
    The Hall of Fame linebacker who was the heart of the 49ers defense from 2007 to 2014.
    420pts
  13. Hugh McElhenny — ranked #1313
    Hugh McElhenny
    The elusive Hall of Fame halfback and early 49ers star known as 'The King'.
    308pts
  14. Charles Haley — ranked #1414
    Charles Haley
    The dominant pass rusher whose disruptive play helped power the dynasty's edge defense.
    308pts
  15. Fred Dean — ranked #1515
    Fred Dean
    The Hall of Fame pass rusher whose arrival transformed the 49ers defense in the early 1980s.
    308pts
  16. Dave Wilcox — ranked #1616
    Dave Wilcox
    The Hall of Fame linebacker nicknamed 'The Intimidator' for his fearsome run defense.
    308pts
  17. George Kittle — ranked #1717
    George Kittle
    The All-Pro tight end known for his blocking, receiving and relentless energy.
    0pts
  18. Jimmy Johnson — ranked #1818
    Jimmy Johnson
    The Hall of Fame shutdown cornerback who anchored the 49ers secondary for 16 seasons.
    0pts

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