5 Football Players who Played for Steelers and 49ers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Steelers and the 49ers.
Rod Woodson
Rod Woodson had a storied 17-year career in the NFL. A highly versatile and skilled defensive back, Woodson was drafted 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft and spent the first 10 years of his career there, primarily as a cornerback.
He made a seamless transition to the safety position later in his career, playing for the Ravens and Raiders. Woodson earned 11 Pro Bowl selections, was a six-time first-team All-Pro, and was named to the NFL 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams.
A key contributor to the Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl XXXV-winning season, Woodson amassed 71 interceptions (third-most all-time) and holds the NFL record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns (12). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
Woodson Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Steelers, Ravens, Raiders, 49ers)
- 1st Team All-Pro (Steelers, Raiders)
- Pro Bowl (Steelers, Ravens, Raiders)
Steve Bono
Steve Bono is probably best remembered for his time with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. However, Bono spent 15 years in the NFL playing for seven different teams: the Vikings, Steelers, 49ers, Chiefs, Packers, Rams, and Panthers.
After being selected in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Bono had the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches and players in the league. For example, he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1989, where he had the chance to learn from Hall of Fame QBs Joe Montana and Steve Young.
In 1995, Bono became the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. That year, he led the Chiefs to a 13-3 record and a first-place finish in the AFC West. His performance earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl.
Bono Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Chiefs)
- Super Bowl Champ (49ers)
- 3000+ Passing Yards Season (Chiefs)
Emmanuel Sanders
Emmanuel Sanders was a wide receiver known for his route-running precision and reliable hands. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft after an impressive college career at SMU.
Sanders played in Pittsburgh for four seasons (2010-2013) before signing with the Denver Broncos, where he enjoyed five productive seasons (2014-2019) and won Super Bowl 50. Sanders later had stints with the 49ers, Saints and Bills.
Sanders Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Broncos)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Broncos)
Ray-Ray McCloud
Ray-Ray McCloud is a wide receiver and return specialist. He currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers (as of the 2022 season). He was drafted out of Clemson by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft.
He has a career total of 78 receptions, 633 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. But, where he has shined is in the return game where he has 2213 kick return yards, and 1123 punt return yards – leading the league in punt return yards (367) in 2021.
*McCloud was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 9)
Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson was selected in the 7th round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. The South African-born kicker had an extraordinarily long NFL career, lasting 23 seasons and taking him through multiple teams including the Steelers, Eagles, 49ers, Vikings, and Titans.
In 1998, Anderson became the first kicker in NFL history to convert every field goal and extra point attempt during the regular season, finishing 35-for-35 on field goals and 59-for-59 on extra points. However, his missed field goal in the NFC Championship Game that year became an infamous moment in NFL history.
He was a one-time first-team All-Pro and was named to four Pro Bowls over his career. Anderson retired as the NFL’s all-time leading scorer at the time, accumulating 2,434 points through field goals and extra points. His scoring record has since been surpassed, but he remains one of the most accomplished kickers in NFL history.
Anderson Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Vikings)
- Pro Bowl (Steelers, Vikings)
