Carson Schwesinger
| No. 49 – Cleveland Browns | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 24, 2003 Moorpark, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, California) |
| College: | UCLA (2021–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: 2nd round, 33rd pick |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Carson Schwesinger (born February 24, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Schwesinger was born on February 24, 2003, in Moorpark, California.[1] He attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California, and was an unranked recruit. He committed to play college football for the UCLA Bruins, joining the team as a walk-on.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Schwesinger played 26 games in his first three collegiate seasons from 2021 to 2023, recording 27 tackles, with three being for a loss, and a sack.[4][5] Heading into the 2024 season, he was named one of the team captains.[6] In week ten of the 2024 season, Schwesinger notched 13 tackles, a sack, and two pass deflections, as he helped UCLA to a 27-20 win against Nebraska.[7] In week 11, He tallied seven tackles along with two interceptions, as he helped the Bruins to a win over Iowa.[8] For his performance versus the Hawkeyes, Schwesinger was named the Big Ten Conference defensive player of the week.[9] For his performance during the 2024 season, Schwesinger was named a semifinalist for both the Butkus Award and the Burlsworth Trophy.[10][11]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Vertical jump | Bench press | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) |
242 lb (110 kg) |
31+5⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
39.5 in (1.00 m) |
20 reps | |||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[12][13] | ||||||||||||
Schwesinger was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide". The Athletic. The New York Times. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ Sondheimer, Eric (March 20, 2021). "UCLA is getting another top walk-on in Carson Schwesinger from Oaks Christian". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Tom. "Bruins Top LB Earns Big-Time Interview After Career Performance". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Carson Schwesinger". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Bolch, Ben (October 31, 2024). "From zero stars to leading Big Ten in tackles: The rise of UCLA's Carson Schwesinger". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Dizon, Kai (October 22, 2024). "From walk-on to captain, Carson Schwesinger soars as UCLA football's defensive ace". The Daily Bruin. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Tom. "Former Bruins Walk-On LB Has Become One of the Nation's Best". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Champion, Aidan. "Star Bruin LB Recognized as One of Best Week 11 Performers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Jake (November 11, 2024). "UCLA's Carson Schwesinger wins Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week award". USA Today. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Tom. "Bruins Captain LB Nominated For Prestigious Walk-On Award". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Champion, Aidan. "UCLA LB in the Running for Major Award". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Carson Schwesinger Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Carson Schwesinger College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Russo, Kelly. "Browns select LB Carson Schwesinger with the No. 33 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.