# 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)

Schwesinger's 2026 role could expand significantly if Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (who carries $11M+ in guaranteed money) cannot return from injury. The Browns are unlikely to move JOK off the roster due to insurance money, but Schwesinger paired with an extended Devin Bush would form one of the top LB tandems in the NFL. His current contract ($1.4-$2.4M over three years) provides significant cap value, and linebacker coach Jason Tarver has proven he can elevate IDP production, evidenced by his track record with other linebackers in the system (per Updated: Cleveland Browns 2026 Roster Prediction).

Schwesinger cracked the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list at No. 93 based on peer voting, cementing his status as one of the league's elite young defenders. Under new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg, Schwesinger continues serving as the defensive signal caller, amplifying his tackle production and cementing his role as a cornerstone of the Browns defense. The peer recognition reflects his elite post-Myles Garrett standing as part of the Browns' defensive rebuild alongside new acquisition Jared Verse (per Carson Schwesinger slated at No. 93 in NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026 and Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 6/26/26: Quick Hits, Old Scars, and One Smart Orangutan)..

## Role / Depth Chart

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

## Injury Status

Healthy entering 2026.

## Recent News

- 2026-06-26 — Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 6/26/26 - Quick Hits, Old Scars, and One Smart Orangutan (Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 6-26-26 Quick Hits Old Scars and One Smart Orangutan)
- 2026-06-25 — Carson Schwesinger slated at No. 93 in NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2026 (Carson Schwesinger slated at No. 93 in NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2026)
- 2026-04-29 — Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft (Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft)
- 2026-03-30 — Updated: Cleveland Browns 2026 Roster Prediction (Updated: Cleveland Browns 2026 Roster Prediction)
- 2026-06-14 — Browns' QB competition and 4 more things learned from OTAs (Browns' QB competition and 4 more things learned from OTAs)
- 2026-04-24 — Six teams who traded first-round picks set sights on Day 2 of NFL draft (Six teams who traded first-round picks set sights on Day 2 of NFL draft)
- 2026-03-30 — Most Underrated Players in 2026 NFL Draft (Most Underrated Players in 2026 NFL Draft)
- 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...)
- 2026-05-11 — 2026 NFL rookies: Day 2-3 draft picks with instant impact (2026 NFL rookies: Day 2-3 draft picks with instant impact)
- 2026-03-08 — Updated: Cleveland Browns 2026 Roster Prediction (Updated: Cleveland Browns 2026 Roster Prediction)
- 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...)


## Open Questions

- Will Schwesinger continue elite tackle production as a sophomore linebacker?

## Sources

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Source: https://chatffb.com/players/carson-schwesinger · ChatFFB — fantasy football answers updated from a live news wiki.