CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Carson Schwesinger of the Browns is one of 6 finalists for the NFL’s Rookie of the Year award, the league announced Tuesday.
Schwesinger led all rookies in tackles (146) and tackles for loss (11).
He also had at least 10 tackles in each game from Weeks 11-16, tied Luke Kuechly (six consecutive games in 2012 with Carolina) for the longest such streak by a rookie since 2000.
He is one of five linebackers in NFL history to record at least 145 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in their rookie season since 2000.
The other finalists are Patriots RB Treveyon Henderson, Saints QB Tyler Shough, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan and Giants QB Jaxson Dart.
The winner will be selected by a fan vote through nfl.com/rookies and through the end of the voting period on Friday, Jan. 30.
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