The San Francisco 49ers spent a third round pick on BYU linebacker Fred Warner, and found themselves a versatile presence. Scouting reports see him as a weakside linebacker, but he could bring athleticism of a safety to the position. Given the NFL’s offensive evolution, having a big guy who can do strong work in coverage is huge.
One of the perks to operating on a network like SB Nation is easy access to fans of draft picks. We took a few minutes to chat with Vanquish The Foe site manager Robert McCombs about Warner.