Who is the best defensive back in 49ers history? Here are the top 12, ranked by their rating in 17-0 — the free game where you draft an all-time roster and simulate whether it can go a perfect 17-0 season. Ronnie Lott (1980s) tops the list at 96.
The ranking
Best 49ers defensive backs ever · rating out of 100
- 1Ronnie Lott
49ers · 1980s96 - 2Jimmy Johnson
49ers · 1960s90 - 3Richard Sherman
49ers · 2010s88 - 4Charvarius Ward
49ers · 2020s85 - 5Talanoa Hufanga
49ers · 2020s84 - 6Nate Clements
49ers · 2000s83 - 7Tim McDonald
49ers · 1990s83 - 8Merton Hanks
49ers · 1990s79 - 9Dashon Goldson
49ers · 2010s78 - 10Eric Reid
49ers · 2010s78 - 11Jimmie Ward
49ers · 2020s78 - 12Bruce Taylor
49ers · 1970s77
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