The 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be looking for a high-impact reinforcement for their secondary. In this installment of “Alf’s Buccaneers Eye on the Draft”, we analyze UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger.
Who is Carson Schwesinger?
A Butkus Award finalist and the soul of UCLA’s defense, Carson Schwesinger is the classic trench linebacker with a killer instinct for reading plays and a magnet for contact in his shoulders. He made 153 tackles in 2024 , with a mere 7% failure rate… a reliable, tireless tackler with a hunger for the field.
Schwesinger plays with the heart of a walk-on and the mentality of a captain. A complete three-down defender , he can also contribute as a special teams specialist from day one. His athleticism and aggressiveness make him a name to watch closely.
Carson Schwesinger’s Strengths
- Reading and instinct of plays
- Impeccable tackling technique
- Lateral quickness and explosiveness
- Great IQ in coverage
- Versatility for blitz and intermediate zones
- Defensive leader profile
- Core player in special teams
Schwesinger seems tailor-made for the type of defense Todd Bowles values: linebackers who react quickly, hit hard, and don’t hide in traffic . With Lavonte David in his twilight years and no clear successor, Schwesinger could be that heir apparent to the heart of Tampa Bay’s defense.
Areas for improvement
Despite his impact on the field, Schwesinger still needs to refine his angles in the open field and improve his discipline in coverage, as he tends to overdo it. In the NFL, one false step can open up deadly spaces, so his ability to stay in his assigned zone will be key.
NFL Comparison: Deion Jones
Like Jones, Schwesinger combines speed, tackling technique, and game understanding . Both are perfect profiles for covering from midfield to the wings, pressing through the A-gap, and becoming silent pillars of a defense.
Would Carson Schwesinger be a good fit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to rejuvenate their inside linebacker group. While KJ Britt or SirVocea Dennis have potential, Schwesinger would bring an impactful attitude . He could be the player who, like Lavonte David back in the day, steps into the rotation and becomes the quiet leader of the defense .
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