Carson Schwesinger

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Carson Schwesinger
UCLA BruinsNo. 49
Position Linebacker
Class
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Redshirt
Junior
Major Bio-Engineering
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
  • UCLA (2021–present)
High school Oaks Christian School (Westlake Village, California)
Career highlights and awards

Carson Schwesinger is an American college football linebacker for the UCLA Bruins.

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Early life

Schwesinger attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California, and was an unranked recruit. He commitetd to play college football for the UCLA Bruins, joining the team as a walk-on. [1] [2]

College career

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. [3] [4] Heading into the 2024 season, he was named one of the team captains. [5] 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. [6] In week 11, He tallied seven tackles along with two interceptions, as he helped the Bruins to a win over Iowa. [7] For his performance versus the Hawkeyes, Schwesinger was named the Big Ten Conference defensive player of the week. [8] For his performance during the 2024 season, Schwesinger was named a semifinalist for both the Butkus Award and the Burlsworth Trophy. [9] [10]

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References

  1. Sondheimer, Eric (20 March 2021). "UCLA is getting another top walk-on in Carson Schwesinger from Oaks Christian". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  2. Cavanaugh, Tom. "Bruins Top LB Earns Big-Time Interview After Career Performance". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  3. "Carson Schwesinger". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  4. Bolch, Ben (31 October 2024). "From zero stars to leading Big Ten in tackles: The rise of UCLA's Carson Schwesinger". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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  6. Cavanaugh, Tom. "Former Bruins Walk-On LB Has Become One of the Nation's Best". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  7. Champion, Aidan. "Star Bruin LB Recognized as One of Best Week 11 Performers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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