The Best San Francisco 49ers Cornerbacks Of All Time

Big fan of San Francisco football? Then check out this list of San Francisco 49ers cornerbacks with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting cornerback from throughout San Francisco 49ers history, including current cornerbacks and past ones. An important part of the San Francisco defensive backfield, the CB position requires fast players to cover receivers, defend against pass offenses, and make tackles. Featuring 2018-2019 49ers and some of the greatest NFL cornerbacks of all time, the best 49ers CBs include Tramaine Brock, Shawntae Spencer, Tarell Brown, Nate Clements, and Kermit Alexander.

Who are the best cornerbacks in San Francisco 49ers history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of San Francisco 49ers starting cornerback.

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  • Ronnie Lott
    1
    350 votes

    Seasons: 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

  • Deion Sanders
    2
    354 votes

    Seasons: 1994

  • Eric Wright
    3
    204 votes

    Seasons: 1988, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

  • Eric Davis
    4
    153 votes

    Eric Davis

    Seasons: 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

  • Merton Hanks
    5
    165 votes

    Seasons: 1991

  • Jimmy Johnson
    6
    158 votes

    Seasons: 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961