Carson Schwesinger
| UCLA Bruins – No. 49 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class |  |
| Major | Bio-Engineering |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Oaks Christian School (Westlake Village, California) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Carson Schwesinger is an American college football linebacker for the UCLA Bruins.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Tom. "Bruins Top LB Earns Big-Time Interview After Career Performance". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Carson Schwesinger". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dizon, Kai (22 October 2024). "From walk-on to captain, Carson Schwesinger soars as UCLA football's defensive ace". The Daily Bruin. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Tom. "Former Bruins Walk-On LB Has Become One of the Nation's Best". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Champion, Aidan. "Star Bruin LB Recognized as One of Best Week 11 Performers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Jake (11 November 2024). "UCLA's Carson Schwesinger wins Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week award". USA Today. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Cavanaugh, Tom. "Bruins Captain LB Nominated For Prestigious Walk-On Award". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Champion, Aidan. "UCLA LB in the Running for Major Award". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 15, 2024.