After BYU
Fred Warner was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The linebacker went on to start every game his rookie season, posting a team-leading 124 total tackles. The 2021 All-Pro signed
a five-year, $95 million contract extension in July 2021 making him one of the highest paid inside linebackers in the NFL. Warner has competed in two Super Bowls, with appearances in 2020 and 2024 for the 49ers.
Career Summary
- Played in 49 career games, starting in 42
- Named to watch lists for Badnarik and Butkus Awards (2017)
- Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team nominee (2017)
- Two-time Phil Steele All-Independent Team
- Seven career interceptions, including two pick-sixes
- Led BYU in total tackles in final two seasons (2016, 2017)
- Made 264 career tackles, ranking No. 24 in BYU history
- Received Most Valuable Player Award and Captains Award at annual team banquet (2018)
Personal
- Parents are Laura and Fred
- Has two siblings
- Younger brother Troy is a DB on the football team
- Graduated in December 2018 as an exercise and wellness major
Before BYU
- Four star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com
- No. 15-rated outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com and No. 25 overall prospect from California
- No. 27 outside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com
- rated No. 26 outside linebacker by 247Sports and the No. 32 prospect overall from California
- Named the Avocado East League Defensive Player of the Year and the All-San Diego Section Defensive Player of the Year
- Named All-California First Team by USA Today
- Named Cal-Hi Sports All-State First Team
- Also recruited by Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, California, Nebraska, New Mexico State, USC, Utah, Washington and Washington State
Career Stats
| Career | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Misc | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | GP | SOLO | AST | TOT | TFL/YDS | NO | YDS | INT | YDS | TD | FF | FR | FRYDS | QBH | PBU |
| 2017 | 13 | 48 | 39 | 87 | 9 / 21 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 13 | 47 | 39 | 86 | 10.5 / 34 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 13 | 46 | 21 | 67 | 11.5 / 40 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 1 / 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTALS: | 49 | 158 | 106 | 264 | 32 / 102 | 6 | 38 | 7 | 134 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 |