Merton Hanks

Tackles	496
Interceptions	33
INT yards	410
Touchdowns	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Merton Hanks
No. 36
Position	Safety
Personal information
Born	March 12, 1968; Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Lake Highlands (Dallas, Texas)
College	Iowa (1987–1990)
NFL draft	1991: 5th round, 122nd overall pick
Career history
	San Francisco 49ers (1991–1998); Seattle Seahawks (1999);
Awards and highlights
	Super Bowl champion (XXIX); 2× First-team All-Pro (1994–1995); 2× Second-team All-Pro (1996–1997); 4× Pro Bowl (1994–1997); NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year (1995); Third-team All-American (1990); First-team All-Big Ten (1990); Second-team All-Big Ten (1989);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles
Tackles	496
Interceptions	33
INT yards	410
Touchdowns	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Merton Edward Hanks (born March 12, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1990s, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He was a five-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection with the 49ers, winning a Super Bowl (XXIX) with the team.

Hanks played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, earning All-American honors in 1990. He played eight seasons in the NFL with the 49ers and one with the Seattle Seahawks. He is currently a senior associate commissioner for the Pac-12.