NFL exec likens Browns LB Carson Schwesinger to Luke Kuechly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
An NFL executive has drawn a comparison between Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger and former Carolina Panthers standout Luke Kuechly. Schwesinger was recently ranked No. 3 among off-ball linebackers by ESPN, with the exec stating he possesses elite speed, athleticism, and instincts similar to Kuechly. Schwesinger, named the 2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, posted 156 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions last season. Kuechly, known for his exceptional career with the Panthers, will soon be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- •Carson Schwesinger ranked No. 3 among linebackers by ESPN.
- •NFL exec praises Schwesinger's similarities to Luke Kuechly.
- •Schwesinger recorded 156 tackles in his rookie season.
- •Kuechly is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame soon.
- •Schwesinger earned AP Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in February.
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"Panthers fans may believe that we'll never see another Luke Kuechly. But one league exec seems to think that the second coming is already here.
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