Thu Jul 03 02:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**49ers’ Fred Warner Ranked Among NFL’s Best Draft Value Linebackers**
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been recognized as one of the best draft values in the NFL this millennium, landing at No. 3 on a list compiled by NFL.com’s Eric Edholm. In a recent feature, Edholm identified the top draft values at the linebacker position, placing Warner behind only veterans Bobby Wagner and Lavonte David.
Drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Warner has quickly ascended to become one of the league’s premier defensive players. Edholm acknowledges Warner’s trajectory, stating, “he appears to be on the same Hall of Fame-caliber track as Wagner and David,” citing his exceptional play through his first seven seasons.
Warner, 28, has been a consistent force for the 49ers, recording at least 118 tackles in each of his seven seasons. As the leader of the 49ers’ defense, he has amassed impressive career stats including 897 tackles, 10 sacks, 10 interceptions, and 15 forced fumbles.
Edholm emphasized Warner’s versatility, particularly his exceptional coverage skills, which earned him an 88.4 coverage grade last season, leading the 49ers. Despite playing through an ankle fracture for a significant portion of the season, Warner continued to deliver a standout performance.
“Warner is as dependable and impactful a player as you’ll find at linebacker these days,” Edholm concluded, highlighting his durability and impact on the 49ers’ defense.
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