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5 Worst NFL Free-Agency Signings in San Francisco 49ers History

By Peter Felsch

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 1: Nate Clements — Cornerback (2007)

Thus leads us to our worst free-agent pickup in 49ers history, cornerback Nate Clements.

The 49ers broke the bank for Clements, who was the top-rated corner on the market when they signed him to an eight-year, $80 million contract with $22 million guaranteed.

At the time, this made him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history.

Clements was decent in his career with the 49ers compiling 10 interceptions. But a shoulder injury in 2009 ultimately led to his decline, and he never could make his way back to Pro Bowl form.

Next: Predicting the 49ers Best Moves in Free Agency

He will go down as one of the most overpaid athletes of all time.