Fred Warner is the linebacker contracted with the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL and wears jersey number fifty-four for the team. Warner stands at 6 feet and 3 inches (approximately 1.91 meters) and weighs around 230 lbs (approximately 104 kgs).
The 49ers’ linebacker was born on November 19, 1996, in San Marcos, California, U.S. to Laura and Fred Warner. He has two other siblings, a younger brother, and a sister. Warner seemed to understand his calling to football very young at only seven years old. He had experimented with a lot of sports but he settled with football. It was the game that gave him a sense of purpose and community throughout his teenage years as cited by him and his mother.
He attended Mission Hills High School. He played phenomenally and managed to gather quite a few accomplishments at a young age. Warner garnered recognition as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com, and ESPN.com. He held the esteemed title of the 15th-rated outside linebacker nationally by Rivals.com, securing the 25th spot in California's overall prospect list. Scout.com further acknowledged him as the 27th outside linebacker nationally. The 49ers’s Linebacker 247Sports positioned him as the 26th outside linebacker and the 32nd prospect overall from California.
He committed to the Brigham Youth University in 2014. He played for the BYU Cougar football program. After graduating from college, he appeared in the 2018 NFL draft. He was the 70th overall pick and was chosen by the 49ers.
Fred Warner Salary
Warner signed a five-year deal worth $95,225,000 with the San Francisco 49ers. This was a contract extension to his rookie deal and was record-breaking. Warner will receive an average salary of $19,045,000 on his contract. He will also receive a $12,320,000 signing bonus. The amount that he is guaranteed to receive on his contract is $40,500,000. The amount guaranteed to him at the signing is $27,500,000.
Warner received a base salary of $1,080,000 in 2023. The yearly cash he received in the same year was $13,495,576. The 49ers’s linebacker is expected to receive a base salary of $15,300,000 in the 2024 season. The yearly cash that is expected to be received is $19,500,000.
Fred Warner Career Earnings
Warner’s career earnings as of the 2023 season are expected to be $45,576,901. This amount is in summation of his salary which was $2,564,000 and the bonuses he received which were $13,280,000 in the 2023 season.
His career earnings are with the inclusion of his rookie deal and current deal. The rookie contract was signed in 2018 and was worth $3,979,325. He also received a signing bonus on the deal worth $1,010,188. By the end of his rookie contract, he made $13,240,000. This amount is inclusion of salary, bonuses, and incentives.
His career earning is expected to rise as he furthers his journey in the NFL. He has signed a five-deal with the 49ers. The contract will end in 2026. By then, his total career earnings are expected to be $45,576,901. This amount will be in summation of the total salary he will receive which is $6,551,137 and the bonuses he will receive which is $38,555,188 by the end of his contract.
Fred Warner College Career
He committed to BYU in 2014. As a freshman, Warner contributed significantly with 24 total tackles, one tackle for loss, an interception (returned for a touchdown), and one pass breakup. When he moved on to his sophomore year, he transitioned to a starting role. However, he proved his worth in his new role by amassing 67 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions, and four fumble recoveries.
In his junior season, Warner made his comeback by logging 86 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions (including one taken back for a touchdown), two forced fumbles, and six pass breakups. This was also the year he was named team captain during his senior campaign. Warner later guided the team with 87 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, one sack, as well as one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and five pass breakups.
Throughout his four-year stint at BYU, Warner showcased a consistent performance as a three-year starter, accumulating 264 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, seven interceptions (two resulting in touchdowns), five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and 13 pass breakups. His skill in intercepting passes ranks him as the second most accomplished in school history among linebackers.
Fred Warner Salary FAQ's
A. Fred Warner was selected by the 49ers in the 2018 NFL draft. He was the 70th overall pick.
A. Fred Warner’s base salary in 2023 was $1,080,000.
A. Fred Warner's height is 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weight is 230 lbs (104 kgs).
A. Fred Warner plays the position of a linebacker.
