Carson Schwesinger

NFL player. Position: LB. Team: CLE.

Quick Facts

Position: Linebacker
Team: CLE (Cleveland Browns)
Notable: 2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

2026 Outlook

Schwesinger earned AP Defensive Rookie of the Year after posting 146 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions in 2025 — the most tackles by a Browns rookie since the franchise's 1999 return. He recorded double-digit tackle games in seven outings and scored in every game with nine or more touches. His 40-yard-dash time was the fastest among 2025 draft class running backs. If he continues strong production, Schwesinger could be fantasy-relevant in deep IDP (Individual Defensive Player) formats. (per Carson Schwesinger's Jersey & Helmet in Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Role / Depth Chart

Starter for Browns at linebacker. Second-round 2025 draft pick.

Injury Status

Healthy entering 2026.

Recent News

2026-05-15 — Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign (Bold Predictions for Every Outcome of Colts' Crucial 2026 Campaign)
2026-06-12 — The state of the Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders competition as Browns minicamp ends -... (The state of the Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders competition as Browns minicamp ends -...)
2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team (2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team)
2026-04-01 — NFL Draft's top five storylines to watch: Ty Simpson, trades and first-round surprises (NFL Draft's top five storylines to watch: Ty Simpson, trades and first-round surprises)
2026-03-30 — Most Underrated Players in 2026 NFL Draft (Most Underrated Players in 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-05-21 — Bell: Top Five Defenses on Steelers 2026 Schedule (Bell: Top Five Defenses on Steelers 2026 Schedule)
2026-03-08 — 2026 NFL free agency primer: Start date, time, projected free agents, top needs, cap... (2026 NFL free agency primer: Start date, time, projected free agents, top needs, cap...)
2026-03-27 — AFC Coaching Changes: How the 9 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (AFC Coaching Changes: How the 9 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
2026-02-16 — Browns Tap Mike Rutenberg To Lead Defensive Overhaul - Evrim Ağacı (Browns Tap Mike Rutenberg To Lead Defensive Overhaul - Evrim Ağacı)

Open Questions

Will Schwesinger continue elite tackle production as a sophomore linebacker?