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.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lake Highlands (Dallas, Texas)
College:	Iowa
NFL draft:	1991: 5th round, 122nd pick
Career history
	San Francisco 49ers (1991–1998); Seattle Seahawks (1999);
Career highlights and awards
	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.