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Merton Hanks
137
Games
3
Sacks
33
Interceptions
Merton Hanks is a former defensive back out of Iowa, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 122nd overall pick (round 5) in the 1991 NFL Draft. He played 137 regular-season games from 1991 to 1999. From 1999 on, he played for the Seattle Seahawks. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Merton Hanks Career Stats
- 4× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1991 draft class in interceptions (33).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | 3 | 33 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SEA | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 9 |  LAC |
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| 1 | 10 |  DET |
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