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Ranking the San Francisco 49ers GOATs at each position.

By James Jones

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 20: Former San Francisco 49ers player Jerry Rice is seen during a ceremony honoring the 1981-82 team at halftime of the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 20: Former San Francisco 49ers player Jerry Rice is seen during a ceremony honoring the 1981-82 team at halftime of the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Levi's Stadium on December 20, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO – JANUARY 15: Safety Tim McDonald #46 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his 4-yards interception return for a touchdown during the 1993 NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 15, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 44-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO – JANUARY 15: Safety Tim McDonald #46 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his 4-yards interception return for a touchdown during the 1993 NFC Championship game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 15, 1994 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 44-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /

Strong Safety: Tim McDonald

The 49ers have had many great players at the strong safety position throughout their history.

None is greater than Tim McDonald.

With the team needing to solidify the safety position, the 49ers signed McDonald away from the Arizona Cardinals.

McDonald was a great signing and went on to make the Pro Bowl from 1993 to 1995 with the 49ers. He held his roster spot until 1999 when he retired after pulling down 20 interceptions during his time in San Francisco.

Honorable mentions: Carlton Williamson, Donte Whitner,