Carson Schwesinger: NFL's Next Great Linebacker?

0:00It's April 9th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Cleveland Brown's linebacker, Carson Schwestinger, owned his rookie year like a boss. Drafted 33rd overall, he started all 16 games, racked up 156 tackles, two picks, and two-and-a-half sacks, leading the league's top defense to earn NFL defensive rookie of the year honors. Now with new defensive coordinator, Mike Rutenberg stepping in for Jim Schwartz, the 23-year-old faces even bigger expectations to level up. His game, teammates are already buzzing. Cornerback Tyson Campbell, who joined mid-season in a trade from Jacksonville and played 12 games, called out Schwestinger's rock solid play from. Day 1, no flashes. Just straight domination. In his first media chat this offseason, Schwestinger shrugged off the award-hive and praised the smooth transition to Rutenberg. He noted the staff mostly stayed intact, with the same aggressive attack mindset carrying over, just with fresh tweaks to fit the brown stacked.

1:05Defense. If he keeps building like this, Schwestinger could lock down as the unit's top dog, with Vets even whispering he might join the all-time great. Linebacker someday? Keep an eye on Cleveland's D this fall.