Carson Bruener
Career Summary
Carson Bruener is a Washington linebacker selected by Pittsburgh in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Bruener is from Woodinville, Washington.
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High School
Bruener attended Redmond High School and played football for coach Mickey Ahrens.
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College Career
Bruener appeared in 52 games for Washington. As a 2024 captain, he started all 13 games, led the team with 103 tackles and made three interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
Pittsburgh selected Bruener in the seventh round, 226th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Bruener entered the NFL as a Pittsburgh 2025 draft selection.
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Career Accomplishments
Bruener earned third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024 and was named Washington's Defensive MVP.
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Playing Style
Bruener is an active linebacker who showed production in tackling, pass defense and special teams at Washington.
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31022, 00-0040231, 2001-06-05, Carson Bruener, Carson, Bruener
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 39.8
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