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Image 2 of 25 Running back Frank Gore – Gore is a vestige of the Scot McCloughan era. The former general manager saw past Gore’s college injury history to take him in the third round of the 2005 draft. Running back Frank Gore – Gore is a vestige of the Scot McCloughan era. The former general manager saw past Gore’s college injury history to take him in the third round of the 2005 draft. Photo: Mathew Sumner / Special to the Chronicle

Image 3 of 25 Fullback Bruce Miller – Almost an after-thought pick in 2011, the seventh rounder is mostly a product of running backs coach Tom Rathman. Remarkably, Rathman converted Miller from a college defensive end to a productive fullback in short order. less Fullback Bruce Miller – Almost an after-thought pick in 2011, the seventh rounder is mostly a product of running backs coach Tom Rathman. Remarkably, Rathman converted Miller from a college defensive end to ... more Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 4 of 25 Tight end Vernon Davis – A combination of former coach Mike Singletary and McCloughan. Many criticized McCloughan for taking a tight end so high (6th overall pick in the 2006 draft). Davis credits Singletary for making him into a team player. less Tight end Vernon Davis – A combination of former coach Mike Singletary and McCloughan. Many criticized McCloughan for taking a tight end so high (6th overall pick in the 2006 draft). Davis credits Singletary ... more Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle

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Image 6 of 25 Wide receiver Anquan Boldin – Credit mostly goes to Harbaugh here. His connection with older bro John at the Ravens allowed the 49ers to deal a lowly sixth-round pick for the highly productive Boldin. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin – Credit mostly goes to Harbaugh here. His connection with older bro John at the Ravens allowed the 49ers to deal a lowly sixth-round pick for the highly productive Boldin. Photo: Charlie Riedel / Associated Press

Image 7 of 25 Wide receiver Michael Crabtree – The late Al Davis had a big influence in this one. When Davis selected super fast Darius Heyward-Bey at No. 7, Crabtree fell to the 49ers at No. 10 of the 2009 draft for what was a no-brainer pick. less Wide receiver Michael Crabtree – The late Al Davis had a big influence in this one. When Davis selected super fast Darius Heyward-Bey at No. 7, Crabtree fell to the 49ers at No. 10 of the 2009 draft for what ... more Photo: Paul Sakuma / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Image 8 of 25 Left tackle Joe Staley – McCloughan accurately spotted Staley as a talent with the 28th overall choice in the 2007 draft. Finding Pro Bowl tackles at the bottom of the first round is rare. Left tackle Joe Staley – McCloughan accurately spotted Staley as a talent with the 28th overall choice in the 2007 draft. Finding Pro Bowl tackles at the bottom of the first round is rare. Photo: Chris Graythen / Getty Images

Image 9 of 25 Left guard Mike Iupati – Taken with the 17th overall pick in the 2010 draft, this was a Trent Baalke choice all the way. Iupati is rapidly becoming the best guard in the league. Right tackle Anthony Davis – A combination of Baalke, who traded up to take him with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 draft, and offensive line coach Mike Solari, who developed him into a top flight player. Davis also deserves credit for maturing quickly. less Left guard Mike Iupati – Taken with the 17th overall pick in the 2010 draft, this was a Trent Baalke choice all the way. Iupati is rapidly becoming the best guard in the league. Right tackle Anthony ... more Photo: Paul Sakuma / AP

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Image 11 of 25 Right guard Alex Boone – Boone rightly deserves the credit for his own development. He was originally signed as a rookie free agent in 2009 and worked his way through the practice squad and into the starting lineup after re-making his body and dedicating himself to the game. less Right guard Alex Boone – Boone rightly deserves the credit for his own development. He was originally signed as a rookie free agent in 2009 and worked his way through the practice squad and into the starting ... more Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 12 of 25 Safety Eric Reid – Baalke thought enough of Reid to move up to the 18th choice in last year’s draft to get him. Reid rewarded him handsomely with an outstanding rookie season. Safety Eric Reid – Baalke thought enough of Reid to move up to the 18th choice in last year’s draft to get him. Reid rewarded him handsomely with an outstanding rookie season. Photo: Al Bello / Getty Images

Image 13 of 25 Safety Antoine Bethea – When the 49ers could not re-sign Donte Whitner, they moved quickly to get Bethea, whose 4-year deal was $4 million cheaper than Whitner’s. This is mostly the work of Baalke. Safety Antoine Bethea – When the 49ers could not re-sign Donte Whitner, they moved quickly to get Bethea, whose 4-year deal was $4 million cheaper than Whitner’s. This is mostly the work of Baalke. Photo: Darron Cummings / Associated Press

Image 14 of 25 Cornerback Tramaine Brock – Brock deserves most of the credit for making himself into a starter after beginning his career as a rookie free agent from Bellhaven. Secondary coach Ed Donatell also helped convert Brock from a small-school safety to a big-time cornerback. less Cornerback Tramaine Brock – Brock deserves most of the credit for making himself into a starter after beginning his career as a rookie free agent from Bellhaven. Secondary coach Ed Donatell also helped ... more Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle

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Image 16 of 25 Cornerback Chris Culliver – A third-rounder from the 2011 draft, Culliver still needs to prove himself and, if he does, he’ll be another Baalke find. Also some credit goes to Donatell for grooming a player who only played a handful of games at cornerback in college. less Cornerback Chris Culliver – A third-rounder from the 2011 draft, Culliver still needs to prove himself and, if he does, he’ll be another Baalke find. Also some credit goes to Donatell for grooming a player ... more Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

Image 17 of 25 Linebacker Aldon Smith – Baalke saw gold where others saw scrap metal. Many were surprised the 49ers took him so high (7th in the first round). Nevertheless, Baalke liked Smith’s length and athleticism. Hopefully, Smith’s off-field troubles are behind him. less Linebacker Aldon Smith – Baalke saw gold where others saw scrap metal. Many were surprised the 49ers took him so high (7th in the first round). Nevertheless, Baalke liked Smith’s length and athleticism. ... more Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle

Image 18 of 25 Linebacker NaVorro Bowman – Maybe Baalke’s best pick of his highly successful 49ers’ tenure. Bowman’s speed, instincts and smarts were obscured in college by scant playing time and a run-in with the law. If Bowman can return from his serious knee injury, he will continue his ascent to being the best linebacker in the NFL. Not bad for a third-round pick. less Linebacker NaVorro Bowman – Maybe Baalke’s best pick of his highly successful 49ers’ tenure. Bowman’s speed, instincts and smarts were obscured in college by scant playing time and a run-in with the ... more Photo: Michael Perez / AP

Image 19 of 25 Linebacker Patrick Willis – McCloughan and Singletary both agreed that Willis should be the 49ers choice with the 11th overall pick in the 2007 draft. Willis has not disappointed. Linebacker Patrick Willis – McCloughan and Singletary both agreed that Willis should be the 49ers choice with the 11th overall pick in the 2007 draft. Willis has not disappointed. Photo: Kat Wade / Special to the Chronicle

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Image 21 of 25 Linebacker Ahmad Brooks – McCloughan wanted Brooks in the 2006 supplemental draft. He eventually was claimed off waivers when the Bengals cut him in 2008. A wayward but talented player back then, Brooks matured and was rewarded with Pro Bowl recognition last year. less Linebacker Ahmad Brooks – McCloughan wanted Brooks in the 2006 supplemental draft. He eventually was claimed off waivers when the Bengals cut him in 2008. A wayward but talented player back then, Brooks ... more Photo: Mike Roemer / Associated Press

Image 22 of 25 Defensive end Ray McDonald – Another combination pick between Tomsula, who helped groom him, and McCloughan, who picked him. Defensive end Ray McDonald – Another combination pick between Tomsula, who helped groom him, and McCloughan, who picked him. Photo: Dylan Entelis / The Chronicle

Image 23 of 25 Defensive end Justin Smith – One of the best free agent signings in team history, McCloughan had the “trigger” when Smith was signed. Defensive end Justin Smith – One of the best free agent signings in team history, McCloughan had the “trigger” when Smith was signed. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

Image 24 of 25 Nose tackle Glenn Dorsey – A former first-round choice, Dorsey had his best season as a pro after learning to play nose tackle from defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. Tomsula splits the credit with Baalke. Nose tackle Glenn Dorsey – A former first-round choice, Dorsey had his best season as a pro after learning to play nose tackle from defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. Tomsula splits the credit with Baalke. Photo: John Froschauer / Associated Press