BYU’s best player selected in each round of the NFL draft
BYU has had 152 players drafted in the NFL Draft. Who is the best Cougar selected in each round?
By Hayden Borg
Third Round
Fred Warner
Fred Warner was drafted in the 3rd round to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 draft. He is currently the second-highest paid linebacker in the NFL and considered by many to be the best linebacker in the league. He has compiled 766 tackles over 6 seasons with over 100 tackles in each season. He has 8 interceptions and has led his team to two Super Bowl appearances but has yet to win one. He has been selected to 3 Pro Bowls and was voted unanimous All-Pro in the 2023 season.
Honorable Mentions
Sione Takitaki
Gifford Nielsen