Carson Schwesinger LB UCLA | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Carson Schwesinger LB UCLA
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/18/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 12/18/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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88% |
| Pass Rush: |
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87% |
| Run Defense: |
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75% |
| Coverage: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#128
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 806 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Carson Schwesinger joined UCLA's football program as a walk-on in 2021 after playing at Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California. The 6'2", 225-pound linebacker from Moorpark, California earned a scholarship prior to the 2022 season after contributing on special teams. After seeing action in all 13 games in 2022 and 2023 as a reserve linebacker, Schwesinger became a starter in 2024 and was named team captain.His 2024 campaign included 136 tackles (90 solo), 8.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, two interceptions, and one blocked punt. Schwesinger led the Big Ten in total tackles, total tackles per game (11.3), solo tackles (90), solo tackles per game (7.5) and double-digit-tackle performances (nine). He recorded a career-high 17 tackles against Washington and notched his first two career interceptions in a homecoming win over Iowa. The redshirt junior earned First Team All-American honors from the Associated Press and was named First Team All-Big Ten.
A bioengineering major at UCLA, Schwesinger maintained academic excellence throughout his career, earning spots on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll eight times and twice being named to the Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll. His high school career included 268 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks on defense while also recording 115 receptions for 1,670 yards and 10 touchdowns as a receiver.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Hot motor with sideline-to-sideline range. Shows dog mentality when chasing down ball carriers in space.
- Quick trigger downhill with natural instincts to shoot gaps and beat blockers to spots in the run game.
- Plays with loose hips and fluid feet in coverage. Clean pedal and transitions when matching up with backs and tight ends.
- High football IQ with savvy route recognition. Consistently finds work in zone and processes combinations quickly.
- Nasty demeanor as a blitzer. Shows juice getting home and understands how to disguise and time up pressures.
- Plus body control and balance as a tackler. Breaks down in space and drives through contact with proper form.
- Battle-tested special teams demon with three years of experience in the third phase.
- Team captain- commands respect in the locker room through work ethic.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Thin-framed defender with questionable anchor. Gets swallowed by size and lacks pop in his hands when taking on blocks.
- Raw stack-and-shed ability. Struggles to disengage once bigger bodies latch on at point of attack.
- Green in terms of starting experience with only one year as primary defender.
- Can play too fast downhill at times. Gets caught peeking in backfield and will overrun some fits.
- Build limits upside as traditional inside backer. Frame suggests move to WILL in pros.
Scouting Report: Summary
Schwesinger currently fits the bill of a developmental WILL linebacker with core special teams value out of the gate. Shows natural instincts and plus movement skills but needs to add mass and improve block destruction to earn defensive snaps. Three-down potential if he can maintain athleticism while getting stronger.Ideal fit in a 4-3 system that lets him play in space and shoot gaps rather than consistently taking on blocks. Should make immediate impact covering kicks while developing into quality backup linebacker. Day 3 prospect with upside to grow into defensive sub-package role.
Development track requires getting stronger at point of attack without sacrificing twitch. Flashes playmaking ability but must improve consistency reading keys and trusting eyes. Lunch pail mentality and special teams value give him clear path to stick on roster while expanding role.
How other scouting services rate Carson Schwesinger (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
139.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
16.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.