Fred Warner

Fred Warner: Biography in Details

Federico Anthony Warner is an American professional footballer who played as a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He is also known for playing college football for the BYU Cougars. Later, he was picked by the 49ers in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

How old is Fred Warner? Family?

Fred Warner was born on November 19, 1996, in San Marcos, California. As of 2024, he is 27 years old. He is American by nationality and his ethnicity is mixed. Similarly, his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

He was born to Laura and Fred Warner. He is the eldest son of his parents. His younger brother’s name is Troy Warner, and his sister, is Maya Warner. His brother is also a professional footballer who played as a defensive back and is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.  Warner is half Mexican-American from his mother’s side, whereas half-African-American and Panamanian from his father’s side.

His parents got divorced when he was a kid. After that, as a single parent, his mother raised him and his siblings. Warner started playing football when he was seven. He and his mother said that it helped him feel like a part of the community during his teenage years. Though he loved several San Diego Chargers players, he grew up as a fan of the Dallas Cowboys along with his father.

Educational Background

Warner attended Mission Hills High School where he played as a linebacker on the football team. He became a starter on the varsity team in his junior year. He was noted for his strengths as an outside linebacker and was later named the All-San Diego Section Defensive Player of the Year. Warner was also selected for the All-California First-team by USA Today and the Cal-Hi Sports All-State First-team. Similarly, he also received the title of Avocado East League Defensive Player of the Year.

Warner grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One day he talked about his football ambitions to a fellow member of his congregation, who was a Brigham Young University (BYU) alum. Brigham helped get Warner’s highlight reel to Kelly Poppinga, who became his lead recruiter. Warner graduated with a degree in exercise and wellness from BYU in December 2017.

College Career

As a freshman at BYU, Warner recorded 24 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception (which was returned for a touchdown) and one pass breakup. As a sophomore, Warner took on the starting position and recorded  67 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions and four fumble recoveries.

During his junior year, he made 86 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions (returning one for a touchdown), two forced fumbles and six pass breakups. Similarly, as a senior, he became the team captain and led the team with 87 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, and one sack, along with one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and five pass breakups.

During his four years with the Cougars, he was a starter for those three years. He accumulated around 264 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, seven interceptions (returning two for touchdowns), five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and 13 pass breakups. His seven career interceptions are the second most in school history among linebackers, tied with Kyle Van Noy.

Professional Career

Pre-draft

On November 20, 2017, Warner accepted his invitation to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl.  On January 27, 2018, Warner recorded six combined tackles while playing for the North team, coached by Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph which lost 45–16 to the South coached by Houston Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien.

His performance during the week impressed scouts which helped him add value to his draft stock. He joined the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine drills. He ranked 13th among all linebackers in the 40-yard dash, eighth in the bench press, ninth in the short shuttle, and sixth in the three-cone drill.

Similarly, he took part in predraft visits and private workouts with several teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, Broncos, and Buffalo Bills. Following the pre-draft process, the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts predicted him to be a second-round pick. Scouts Inc ranked him as the fourth-best outside linebacker whereas DraftScout.com placed him as the sixth-best outside linebacker

2018 season

In the 2018 NFL draft, the 49ers selected Warner in the third round with the 70th overall pick. He was the ninth linebacker drafted in 2018.

On June 13, 2018, he signed 4 years contract with the 49ers with a US$3.97 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1.01 million. During his training session, he competed against Brock Coyle to be the starting middle linebacker. Later he was chosen as a starting middle linebacker to begin the season by Kyle Shanahan. He began with his fellow outside linebackers Mark Nzeocha and Malcolm Smith.

He made his professional NFL debut in the season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings. W made 12 combined tackles (11 solo tackles), one pass defended, and one forced fumble during a 24–16 road loss.

In the regular-season finale, he recorded a season-high 14 combined tackles and nine solo tackles in a 48–32 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.

During his rookie year, Warner started all 16 games and recorded 124 combined tackles (85 solo), six pass deflections, and one forced fumble. He finished 12th among all players and third among all rookies with 124 total tackles in 2018.

2019 season

In the match against Washington Redskins, he announced that he would change his number from 48 to 54 for the 2019 season after Cassius Marsh left the 49ers. In week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football,

Warner led the team-high 10 tackles, sacked Russell Wilson twice, and forced a fumble on offensive tackle Germain Ifedi. His teammate DeForest Buckner recovered the fumble and scored a 12-yard touchdown in a 27–24 overtime loss. After two weeks, he made 11 tackles, a tackle for loss, and strip-sacked Aaron Rodgers and won a match against Green Bay Packers by 37–8. He also received the National Football Conference (NFC) Defensive Player of the Week honours.

Moreover, in week 16, he recorded 11 tackles against the Rams. In Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, Warner made seven tackles and intercepted a pass thrown by Patrick Mahomes during the 31–20 loss. He was Warner was ranked 70th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2020 season

On August 31, 2020, he was listed on COVID-19 reserved list by the team. Later he was activated on September 9, 2020. He recorded his first interception of the season in week 3 against the New York Giants during the 36–9 win.

Similarly, in week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, he reached up 14 tackles, three passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in a 20–12 win. He also earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

During Week 17 he recorded 10 tackles and made his first sack of the season on Russell Wilson against Seahawks during the 26–23 loss. As a starter, he made 125 total tackles, one sack, two interceptions, six passes defended, and one forced fumble in 16 games and starts.

2021 season

On July 21, 2021, Warner extended his five-year contract with the 49ers worth $95 million along with $40.5 million guaranteed. In the 2021 season, he made his appearance and started 16 regular season games and three postseason games. He reached up 137 total tackles, 5 sacks, four passes defended, and one forced fumble. He was ranked 47th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2022 season

In the 2022 season, Warner started all 17 regular season games and three postseason games for the 49ers. He recorded two sacks, 130 total tackles, one interception, ten passes defended, and one forced fumble. He received Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honours. He was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

2023 season

In Week 5 of the 2023 season,  he made a team-leading eight solo tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble (on running back Tony Pollard), against the Dallas Cowboys. He also received NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

The 49ers won at home 42–10. Warner earned Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors for the season. In the 2023 season, he recorded 2.5 sacks, 132 total tackles (82 solo), four interceptions, 11 passes defended, and four forced fumbles in 17 games, all as a starter. Warner led the team with 13 total tackles in Super Bowl LVIII, where the 49ers lost 25–22 in overtime to the Chiefs.

2024 season

Warner began the 2024 season, packing 7 overall tackles and a forced fumble which would be recovered by 49ers DL Maliek Collins.

With this forced fumble, Warner surpassed former 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks for the second-most forced fumbles in franchise history.

Body Measurements: Height and Weight

Warner stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches and weighs around 104kg. He has black hair with brown colour eyes. The info about his other body measurements such as biceps size, chest size, and hip size is under review.

 Net Worth and Salary

The current estimated net worth is around $13 million as of 2024. Most of his income is generated from his NFL career. Similarly, he earns from his endorsement deals with various brands earning him a sizable income on the side.

According to his current contract with the 49ers, he has earned a $12.32 million signing bonus in 2021. Similarly, he will earn a base salary of $15.3 million in the 2024 NFL season. His base salary was $1.08 million in the 2023 season.

Warner’s exact earnings from his endorsement deals are unknown as those deals are not disclosed to the media or the public.

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