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San Francisco 49ers: 10 best cornerbacks in franchise history

By Logan Stanley

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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Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; An official puts a football down after a play in a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field.The Seahawks won 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; An official puts a football down after a play in a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field.The Seahawks won 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5: Abe Woodson

49ers Tenure: 1958 – 1964

Pro Bowl Selections: 5

Known for his electrifying style as a returner, Abe Woodson’s resume as a Niner is an impressive one. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, which all came successively from 1959 to 1963.

Woodson’s first trip to the Pro Bowl came as a defensive back, the same season he had his highest interception total (4). The rest of his trips were as a returner and defensive back. He was also named to first-team All-Pro each season during his Pro Bowl run. Basically, he was known as the league’s top return man as Woodson at multiple points led the league in several key categories during his career.

His total of 15 interceptions is 20th on the all-time list, tied with Walt Harris.