Every year, we poll 49ers Webzone fans to determine the San Francisco 49ers' most valuable player in the eyes of The Faithful.
Our fans have been choosing an MVP on an annual basis since after the 1998 season when quarterback Steve Young became the first player to win the honor. Since then, just four linebackers have won. They are Julian Peterson (2003), Patrick Willis (2007, 2010), NaVorro Bowman (2015), and now Fred Warner, who is the latest winner.
Warner ran away with the fan voting, garnering 78.6 percent of the votes. The next-closest player was rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who earned 6.4 percent of the votes.
This obviously isn't the only accolade resulting from Warner's impressive 2020 campaign. He earned his first All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections and won the prestigious team-issued Len Eshmont and Bill Walsh awards.
The 49ers made Warner a third-round selection out of BYU in 2018. He finished this past season with a team-leading 125 tackles, five tackles for a loss, a sack, six passes defensed, two interceptions, and a forced fumble through 16 games, per Pro Football Reference.
Warner's 88.6 overall Pro Football Focus grade was the highest among NFL linebackers, and the third-year star was San Francisco's highest-graded defender.
Fred Warner delivers message to fans as 'dream' career with 49ers continuesÂ
By David Bonilla
3 hrs
Fred Warner secured his future with the San Francisco 49ers this week by signing a three-year contract extension reportedly worth $63 million. After putting pen to paper, Warner delivered a heartfelt message to fans, expressing his excitement about continuing his journey with...
Fred Warner sends clear message about Brock Purdy's new 49ers contract
By David Bonilla
May 19
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner hosted his annual ProCamps youth football event over the weekend at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, working with kids in grades 1 through 8. During the camp, participants had the chance to ask the All-Pro questions—one...
49ers signing Fred Warner to a 3-year, $63M contract extension
By David Bonilla
May 19
The San Francisco 49ers are signing star linebacker Fred Warner to a three-year, $63 million contract extension, per multiple reports. The deal reportedly includes $56.7 million guaranteed, keeps Warner with the team through 2029, and makes him the NFL's highest-paid...
Why Fred Warner believes 49ers' rookie defenders are ready to shine
By David Bonilla
May 19
Over the weekend, NBC Sports Bay Area caught up with Fred Warner at his annual ProCamps youth football event at St. Francis High School in Mountain View. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker is eager to get back to work this offseason. But, as is often the case year to year, the...
