On Wednesday afternoon, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that 30 NFL teams sent representatives to take in the private pro day being held for UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, including the Chargers who specifically had inside linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman in attendance.
Schwesinger is currently viewed as one of the top inside linebackers in this year’s class. He held his own separate pro day apart from the rest of his UCLA teammates due to a hamstring injury he suffered while training for the draft.
UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger had 30 teams — including LB coaches from Dallas, the Chargers, Giants, Saints and Broncos — in attendance for his private pro day today in Los Angeles. He met privately with the LB coaches for Dallas, the Giants and Saints. He did position drills,…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 2, 2025
During his pro day, Schwesinger weighed in at 238 pounds on his 6’2 1/2” frame. He did not run the 40-yard dash, but posted a 7.05 in the three-cone drill, 4.25 in the short shuttle, and jumped 10’7” in the broad jump. Add that to the impressive 39.5” vertical jump he posted at the NFL combine and you’ve got one of the most-athletic linebackers in the class.
Just two seasons ago in 2023, Schwesinger was still just a reserve player for the Bruins. In 2024, he broke out in a big way, earning First-Team All-American honors while leading the nation with 90 solo tackles (136 total). He also stuffed the rest of the stat sheet, posting 8.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions, three pass breakups, and a forced fumble.
Schwesinger’s notable agility numbers immediately show up on tape. He possesses elite read-and-react timing with a twitchy lower body that helps him maximize efficiency in his path to ball carriers. He’s also a very sticky tackler when he gets hands on, something he was able to refine as a core special teams player for the Bruins.
The Chargers are currently returning most of their 2024 linebacker room this season, aside from Nick Niemann who signed with the Houston Texans in free agency. Daiyan Henley once again will lead the group along with veteran Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, 2024 third-round pick Junior Colson who hopes to have a much better (and healthier) season in year two.
The Chargers could stand to upgrade this room further, and Schwesinger would easily raise both the floor and ceiling of the group, but the Chargers may not get the chance to draft him at No. 55 as he’s expected to go within the first 50 picks. They also need help at positions with more pressing needs, such as tight end, wideout, and defensive tackle.
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