From Week 1 of the season, Schwesinger showcased his positive impact on the defense. He recorded his first career sack in Week 3 against the Packers and his first career interception in Week 8 against the Patriots. Schwesinger finished the 2025 season with a team-high146 tackles and added 2.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, two interceptions and three passes defensed.
“He came in, he fit in, he commands the call, he makes the checks,” LB Devin Bush said November 2025. “He’s out there on third down making stops, sacks, picks, whatever it is to put his team in position to win.”
Schwesinger also led all rookies this season with his 146 tackles and 11 tackles for loss. He had at least 10 tackles in each game from Weeks 11-16, tying Luke Kuechly at six consecutive games 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.
“He’s been able to master situational football at a high level as a rookie, so keeping him on the field is something we want to do because he’s able to run the show and adjust,” linebackers coach Jason Tarver said in December 2025. “He’s the same every day, which is the ultimate compliment to any human. And he just keeps wanting to get better and make plays. […] What’s his favorite play? The next one. That’s how he lived all year long and really proud of him for that.”