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        Browns Get Carson Schwesinger as New Lead LB?

        By Matt Schauf | Updated on Fri, Apr 25 2025 11:29 PM UTC
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        The Browns opened Round 2 of the NFL Draft by taking UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger. He spent just one season starting for the Bruins after arriving as a walk-on. That one season found him earning first-team All-American status with a big statistical season. That included an FBS-leading 90 solo tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 2 INTs, and 3 passes defensed.

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        At 6'2.5 and 240 pounds, Schwesinger looks like Cleveland's new middle LB. He joins a LB corps that was led last season by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah ... until a neck injury prematurely ended his season.

        JOK's status for 2025 has remained in question this offseason. Schwesinger's arrival doesn't necessarily tell us anything about Owusu-Koramoah's outlook, as he primarily plays the weak side. The two could team up and each play near full time.

        That said, it's possible the JOK uncertainty helped motivate Cleveland's selection.

        Schwesinger looks like a good bet to be useful in tackle-friendly IDP formats and could become a stud there.

        Dynasty Impact

        This draft capital combines with the stats and strong college tape to make Schwesinger a top IDP option in your dynasty rookie drafts. He might even be the top guy in tackle-leaning formats.

        Owusu-Koramoah remains a hold in dynasty while we await more info on his status.

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        Matt Schauf, Editor
        Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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