Best LBs In The NFL: Has Fred Warner Been Dethroned As League's Best Linebacker?

No player has arguably been better than their peers at their respective position than Fred Warner since the turn of the decade. But as the San Francisco 49ers' star returns from a gruesome ankle injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely, is Warner still the NFL's best linebacker ahead of the 2026 campaign? 

We ranked the 10 best linebackers in the league as we prepare for the new year. Warner, a four-time first-team All-Pro, was one of two players to receive first-place votes in our rankings, with the Detroit Lions' Jack Campbell and the Baltimore Ravens' Roquan Smith among those vying for the top spot. 

Here's a full look at our top 10 linebackers entering the 2026 season. 

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