Key 49ers on offense, defenseLoading
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    Offense

    Alex Smith - Quarterback
    Age: 27. 6-foot-4, 217 pounds

    Seventh-year pro out of Utah. First pick in 2005 draft. This season: 273 passes completed in 445 attempts, 3,144 yards, 17 TD, 5 INT.
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    Offense

    Frank Gore - Running back
    Age: 28. 5-foot-9, 217 pounds

    In his seventh season out of Miami. This season: 282 rushes for 1,211 yards, 8 TD. Averaged 4.3 yards per carry with long run of 55 yards.
    Ralph Freso | AP
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    Offense

    Vernon Davis - Tight end
    Age: 27. 6-foot-3, 250 pounds

    Sixth season after being first-round pick out of Maryland. This season: 67 receptions for 792 yards, 6 TD. Averaged 11.8 yards per catch with a long of 44 yards. Two touchdowns in teh NFC divisional playoff game against New Orleans, including the game-winner.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
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    Offense

    Michael Crabtree - Wide receiver
    Age: 24. 6-foot-1, 214 pounds

    Third season out of Texas Tech. This season: Career-high 72 receptions for 874 yards, 4 TD. Averaged 12.1 yards per catch with long of 52 yards.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
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    Offense

    Ted Ginn Jr. - Punt/Kick returner, wide receiver
    Age: 26. 5-foot-11, 180 pounds

    Fifth year out of Ohio state. This season: One of the league's top returners, averaged 12.3 yards on 38 punt returns with a long of 55 yards and 1 TD; returned 29 kicks for 800 yards, averaging 27.6 yards with a long of 102 yards and 1 TD. Caught 19 passes for 220 yards, averaging 11.6 per catch with a long of 26 yards.
    NHAT V. MEYER | MCT
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    Offense

    David Akers - Kicker
    Age: 37. 5-foot-10, 200 pounds

    In his 13th year out of Louisville. This season: Set NFL record for field goals in a season, hitting 44 out of 52 attempts with a long of 55 yards. Scored league-leading 166 points and also threw a touchdown pass.
    JOHN FROSCHAUER | AP
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    Defense

    Justin Smith - Tackle
    Age: 32. 6-foot-4, 285 pounds

    Eleventh season out of Missouri. This season: Third Pro Bowl selection in a row as unfussy, dominating anchor of 49ers defense. Had 58 tackles, 7.5 sacks.
    Jeff Roberson | AP
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    Defense

    Patrick Willis - Linebacker
    Age: 26. 6-foot-1, 240 pounds

    Fifth year out of Mississippi. This season: Further enhanced image as one of the NFL's best linebackers. Had 97 tackles, two sacks and one interception.
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
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    Defense

    Carlos Rogers - Cornerback
    192 pounds, 6 foot tall

    7 years out of Auburn, 6 interceptions, 43 total tackles, 40 solo tackles, 3 assists
    Paul Sakuma | AP
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    Dashon Goldson - Saftey
    Age: 27. 6-foot-2, 200 pounds

    5 years out of Washington, 6-2, 200 pounds, 6 interceptions, 67 total tackles, 55 solo tackles, 12 assists
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
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    Defense

    Isaac Sopoaga - Defensive Tackle
    Age: 30. 6-foot-2, 330 pounds

    8 years out of Hawaii, 31 total tackles, 20 solo tackles, 11 assists
    Paul Kitagaki Jr. | pkitagaki@sacbee.com
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    Defense

    Aldon Smith - Linebacker
    Age: 22. 6-foot-4, 258 pounds

    Rookie out of Missouri, 14 sacks, 37 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, 6 assists
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
Here are photos and information about 12 players - six on offense, six on defense - considered key to the 49ers success as they approach the NFC Championship game.

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