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2025 NFL Draft Top LBs: No. 1 Carson Schwesinger (UCLA)
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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 84.25 (Starter)

Pro Comparison: Kiko Alonso

Summary

Carson Schwesinger is an ideally sized off-ball linebacker with a modern skill set built for today’s game. He accelerates rapidly toward the line of scrimmage and has loose hips to mirror running backs in the run game. His instincts stand out, with quick diagnostic ability and plus athleticism consistently putting him around the football.

With exceptional range and deceptive physicality, Schwesinger is a real weapon as a blitzer. He trusts his eyes and attacks without hesitation, which generally works to his advantage but can leave him vulnerable to cutbacks and play-action. While he’s a quality block defeater -- mostly by being slippery -- he could add more pop to his pads for the next level.

A sound tackler who rarely misses, he battles well inside despite a sleeker frame, sifting through traffic to find the ball-carrier. His ball skills aren’t a standout trait, but his movement ability should translate well to NFL coverage duties. A true three-down linebacker, Schwesinger is ready to contribute immediately.

About

2024: First-team All-American (AP) after leading the FBS during the regular season in total tackles (136) and solo tackles (90)
2024: His streak of six straight double-digit-tackle performances during the season was the longest by a UCLA player since longtime NFL starter Eric Kendricks in 2014

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