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Merton Hanks #36 | Safety | Seattle Seahawks | Roster Profile | Statistics | Career Notes

Career Notes 1995 Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week twice ... Intercepted two passes against New England ... Returned a fumble for a touchdown just 1:24 into the game to make the score 14-0 in 49ers' 38-20 victory over Dallas. 1994 Moved from right cornerback to free safety in week 4 ... Set a career high with 79 tackles, seven interceptions and 18 passes defensed ... Named a starter in his first Pro Bowl. 1993 Saw most of his action at free safety, subbing for the oft-injured Dana Hall. 1992 Led all 49er defensive backs with 64 tackles as a part-time starter ... Scored first NFL touchdown on 48-yard punt return. 1991 Named to the College and Pro Football Newsweekly's All-Rookie team. NFL: Scores/Schedule  |  Standings  |  Statistics  |  Transactions  |  Injuries Copyright ©1999 ESPN Internet Ventures. Click here for Terms of Use and Privacy Policy applicable to this site. Click here for a list of employment opportunities with ESPN.com.