CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns opened Friday night’s second round of the NFL Draft by taking UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger at No. 33 overall.

A former walk-on for the Bruins, he made the All-America first team last season as a redshirt junior. Schwesinger led the nation with 90 solo tackles and topped the Big Ten with 136 total tackles. He is 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds.

Here is what draft scouts and analysts had to say about Schwesinger, including his strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths, according to Pro Football Focus — “Going 100 percent at all times” and is “very slippery between blockers.”

Weaknesses, according to PFF — “Lighter weight does get him in trouble against pullers/climbing OL” and “doesn’t have a lot of body density, so he has to wrap up to bring players down.”

Full PFF scouting report — “Schwesinger is light for NFL standards at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds (242 at combine). However, he plays like he weighs 240. He gives defenses everything he has on every snap but doesn’t do so recklessly — his motor runs hot, but his discipline and fundamentals remain. Despite only one year as a starter, he shows elite processing speed and understanding of the game.

“His pursuit speed is adequate for the NFL level, and his vision to the ball carrier is top tier. His quickness, combined with his processing, is where he shines. Because of how controlled and agile he is, there is not a lot of separation created against him when using misdirection and play-action. This also aids him in his pass-rush reps. His lack of mass does show up when taking on pulling OL, and he can get blocked up against tight ends one-on-one. However, he does not shy away from the physical requirements of playing the position, even in those situations.”

Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN — “Amazing what he was able to do coming in there as a walk-on. Beginning of the year, you didn’t have Carson Schwesinger anywhere on your map. Quick to diagnose a play. This kid was all over the field. … I had him as the 32nd best player on the board. He was talked as a late first-round possibility.”

Dane Brugler of The Athletic — “Schwesinger is an easy player to appreciate, because he is a tractor beam to the ball, a consistent finisher as a tackler and always plays at full speed to close on plays in a blink. He has the instincts, demeanor and cover talent to be a four-down NFL starter early in his NFL career.”

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com — “Schwesinger is an ultra-instinctive linebacker with range and cover ability. Against the run, he is quick to key/diagnose. He is adept at beating blockers to spots, dipping underneath and avoiding them with quickness. He struggles to free himself when he’s forced to engage blocks. He has outstanding lateral range, and while he lacks thump, he’s a reliable tackler. He is smooth and fluid in coverage and has the agility to mirror/match tight ends and running backs. I love his play speed and energy. He chases plays all over the field. Overall, Schwesinger isn’t the most imposing figure, but he’s going to rack up production because of his blend of speed and instincts.”

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com — “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.”

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