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Fred Warner ranks No. 54 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:45 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Fred Warner ranks No. 54 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list

Summary

Fred Warner has been voted the No. 54 player in the NFL by his peers as the annual Top 100 Players countdown continues. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker, who saw his 2025 season end early due to an ankle injury, dropped from the No. 16 spot in 2025. Warner's impact metrics from last season demonstrate his high level of play, accumulating 51 tackles in just six games and earning a top PFF defensive grade. As he prepares for the 2026 season with a new defensive coordinator, Warner aims to return to elite form. Training camp for veterans is set to start on July 25.

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Status Watch

•Warner dropped 38 spots from No. 16 to No. 54 in the rankings.
•Missed 11 games in 2025 due to a dislocated and fractured ankle.
•Posted 51 tackles, forced two fumbles, and led all LBs with a 93.2 PFF grade.
•Named the No. 1 off-ball linebacker by ESPN in a recent poll.
•Training camp for the 49ers opens on July 25.

Latest Updates

12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Poetic Placement: Fred Warner Lands at No. 54 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026

What they're saying

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Despite a season-ending ankle injury, San Francisco's defensive anchor earns peer respect at No. 54. Now healthy, the All-Pro linebacker eyes a dominant return to his elite form.
— Yahoo Sports

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