Browns' Carson Schwesinger ranked ninth among NFL linebackers for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Carson Schwesinger of the Browns has been ranked ninth among NFL linebackers in a recent PFF assessment. The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, Schwesinger achieved a 75.2 overall PFF grade over 958 defensive snaps. His performance includes a notable 9.2% run stop rate, placing him in the 89th percentile. With Myles Garrett no longer on the defense, Schwesinger is expected to step up as a leader for the Browns. Evaluating his progress, new head coach Todd Monken expressed positive assessments of Schwesinger's capabilities.
- •Schwesinger ranked 9th in PFF's linebacker assessment
- •Achieved a 75.2 PFF grade over 958 snaps
- •Notable 9.2% run stop rate, 89th percentile
- •Expectations for leadership grow with Myles Garrett's departure
- •Positive feedback from new coach Todd Monken
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Browns' Carson Schwesinger ranked as a top 10 linebacker for 2026
"PFF ranked the best linebackers in the NFL and to no surprise Carson Schwesinger earned a high spot.
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