49ers add linebacker Fred Warner

The San Francisco 49ers have selected linebacker Fred Warner out of BYU in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 70th overall.

Warner is very quick for his size and could be disguised as a box safety, or deployed in coverage.

He is expected to compete for a starting role immediately.

Fred Warner Bio

Position: LB
School: BYU
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 227 lbs

What the analysts are saying

• "While most will view him as an outside linebacker, Warner moves around like a big safety. With his instincts and cover skills in space, finding a hybrid role in sub-packages might be where he is best utilized." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
• "Good speed to the football and fluidity in coverage. Underrated prospect whose skill set is likely to translate well to the NFL game." - CBS Sports

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