49ers: Power ranking San Francisco's top 30 players of 2018

San Francisco 49ers: Power ranking the top 30 players of 2018

By Aaron Tan | Jan 4, 2019

GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 15: George Kittle #85, Matt Breida #22 and Kendrick Bourne #84 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 12, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

3. team. 42. . . . Cornerback Richard Sherman

Many people questioned the Richard Sherman signing back in March. A 30-year-old cornerback coming off of a torn Achilles is less than ideal. But, man, did Sherman prove his doubters wrong this season.

For the entire year, the ex-Seahawk completely shut down his side of the field and looked like the same cornerback 49ers fans used to hate when he was in his prime.

This is by far the best free-agent signing John Lynch has made since he arrived in San Francisco. Sherman has not only played well enough to maintain his spot as one of the best cornerbacks in the league, but has also taken it upon himself to mentor younger defensive backs on the team.

2014 me would’ve never thought I would say this, but we love you, Uncle Sherm.