The contract details for former <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/ucla-bruins/">UCLA</a> linebacker <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/carson-schwesinger-161020/">Carson Schwesinger</a> were revealed after he was selected with the No. 33 overall pick (second round). <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/draft/_/year/2025">Per Spotrac</a>, Schwesinger is projected to sign a four-year deal worth $11.79 million.



Schwesinger anchored the defense with 136 total tackles, including a Big Ten-leading 90 solo stops, to go with nine tackles for loss and four sacks. He also added the first two interceptions of his career while recording three passes defended as he earned First Team AP All-American honors and became a finalist for the Butkus Award.



It was quite the breakout year for Schwesinger, who had 27 total tackles through his previous two seasons in Westwood. He’ll now look to build on that success in the NFL after hearing his name called in the draft.



Schwesinger played high school football at Canyon Country (Calif.) <a href="https://www.on3.com/high-school/santa-clarita-christian-school-canyon-country-ca-20585/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santa Clarita Christian School</a>, but was not ranked as a recruit. However, he thrived in <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/coach/ikaika-malloe-134915/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ikaika Malloe’s</a> scheme at UCLA, and that success led him to the NFL.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-nfl-draft-analysts-are-saying-about-carson-schwesinger">What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Carson Schwesinger</h2>



Following his breakout junior season at UCLA, Carson Schwesinger rose up NFL Draft boards. He came in as a second-round selection in ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s <a href="https://www.on3.com/pro/news/mel-kiper-releases-2-round-mock-draft-4-0-predictions-for-64-picks-in-2025-nfl-draft/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">final mock draft</a>, checking in at No. 37 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the projection.



According to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, Schwesinger has the speed to make an impact at the next level. That helps offset the fact he’s a bit undersized, and his skillset could translate to a starting job down the road as he goes through his NFL jersey.



“Schwesinger went from walk-on to All-American at UCLA,” <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/carson-schwesinger/32005343-4882-6491-3eeb-f66a3ca23ab1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zierlein wrote</a>. “He’s a human bloodhound, pairing elite instincts with an understanding of blocking schemes and run tracks. The pursuit speed is average but his play recognition helps him play fast. He’s undersized and takes the worst of it when blockers get on top of him, but he’s a good athlete in coverage.



“He’s also a sound technician as an open-field tackler and bona fide standout on special teams. Schwesinger was a starter for only one season, but his instincts, athleticism and competitiveness help him project as a future starter either inside or as a 4-3 Will linebacker.”

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