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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
Originally posted by 49ers808:
This kid gives me flashbacks of Luke Kuechly. I know I might get flamed for that comparison; don't care lol. I think he might be getting first round consideration come draft time man
Quit stealing my thunder. I was the one saying he plays like Kuechly
Originally posted by Heroism:
Everyone and their Mom is hopping on the Carson Schwesinger bandwagon, and I don't blame them. I know this is going to sound crazy, but he should be in play at 11. That's how good the tape is. At the end of the day, it's all about drafting great players, and Schwesinger looks like he's going to be one of those.
Originally posted by Heroism:
Meet the next great 49ers LB, and the only player in the entire draft I'm making a thread for. I love this dude. Some of the best instincts and quickest trigger that I've ever seen on college tape. This guy was born to play stack LB. He shoots gaps, sniffs out screens, blitzes like a demon and shuts down his part of the field in coverage. Honestly, the only weakness I saw what that he is too damn fast to the ball that he rarely has to beat blocks, but when he does, he gets taken for a ride. An NFL weight room will help improve that. You put him next to Fred from day 1 as a Will, and he can replace Fred as the Mike in a few years when Fred retires.
Overview
Schwesinger went from walk-on to All-American at UCLA. He's a human bloodhound, pairing elite instincts with an understanding of blocking schemes and run tracks. The pursuit speed is average but his play recognition helps him play fast. He's undersized and takes the worst of it when blockers get on top of him, but he's a good athlete in coverage. He's also a sound technician as an open-field tackler and bona fide standout on special teams. Schwesinger was a starter for only one season, but his instincts, athleticism and competitiveness help him project as a future starter either inside or as a 4-3 Will linebacker.
Strengths
- Rare instincts for maneuvering inside and avoiding blocks.
- Body control and agility in short spaces is first class.
- Plays fast and sees run-lane development like a running back.
- Deciphers play-action and mesh-point shenanigans quickly.
- Able to drop his weight and explode laterally as a tackler.
- Has hips, feet and eyes to cover ground in zone.
- Special-teams star who is resolute on kick coverage.
Weaknesses
- Lead blockers tend to neutralize him in the hole.
- Has issues getting rid of big bodies attacking him.
- He's quick, but chase speed appears to be average.
- Lacks the size and force for ideal stopping power as a hitter.
- Could have issues carrying backs out of the backfield.
Originally posted by Heroism:
Everyone and their Mom is hopping on the Carson Schwesinger bandwagon, and I don't blame them. I know this is going to sound crazy, but he should be in play at 11. That's how good the tape is. At the end of the day, it's all about drafting great players, and Schwesinger looks like he's going to be one of those.
Originally posted by 49ers808:
Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
Originally posted by 49ers808:
This kid gives me flashbacks of Luke Kuechly. I know I might get flamed for that comparison; don't care lol. I think he might be getting first round consideration come draft time man
Quit stealing my thunder. I was the one saying he plays like Kuechly
Oh lol my bad
Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Top want at 43
Originally posted by Nastastical:
Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Top want at 43
I don't he'll last that long. Might have to trade up a few spots.
Originally posted by Cisco0623:
Originally posted by Nastastical:
Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Top want at 43
I don't he'll last that long. Might have to trade up a few spots.
Agreed. I'd be very surprised if he was still there for us, but I'm not sure if trading up makes sense.
