Carson Schwesinger Parents

Carson Schwesinger is an American football linebacker for the UCLA Bruins, representing the University of California, Los Angeles, since 2021. Following the 2024 season, he officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through his personal Instagram handle, @cjschwesinger. Schwesinger is from Moorpark, California, where he attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California. (via UCLA Bruins roster)

Schwesinger joined UCLA in 2021. Despite not playing any games, he received an Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the fall quarter. Over four seasons, he played 38 games with 10 starts, recording 163 tackles (109 solo), 5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 11 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble. In his first three seasons, he recorded 27 tackles, including three for loss, and one sack. In 2024, Schwesinger led the country with 90 solo tackles and led the Big Ten with 136 total tackles. He earned First Team All-American honors from the Associated Press and Second Team honors from the AFCA and Walter Camp. Schwesinger was also a Butkus Award finalist and a Burlsworth Trophy semi-finalist.

Who are the parents of Carson Schwesinger?

According to UCLA Athletics' official website, Carson Schwesinger's parents are Dennis and Diana Schwesinger. He has two brothers and sisters: Payton, Ethan, Jordan, and Weston. His older sister, Payton, attended UCLA, and his brother, Ethan, played football at California Lutheran University.

Carson Schwesinger's Father

Carson Schwesinger's father, Dennis Schwesinger, is a basketball coach at Santa Clarita Christian School and coached Carson in his early years. (via UCLA Football)

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