Carson Schwesinger wins AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award

In 2025, Carson Schwesinger, a walk-on at UCLA, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and became an instant starter. He recorded 156 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions, earning the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Despite the Browns trading Myles Garrett, Schwesinger expressed confidence in the team's defense and the ability of their quarterbacks to improve the offense.