He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

He spent the 2018 season as a backup for the New England Patriots, winning Super Bowl LIII.

The Tennessee Titans chose Schwenke in the fourth round, with the 107th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL draft.

[9] He played in all 16 games, starting two at left guard in place of an injured Quinton Spain.

[11][12] He took snaps in three games, but did not start any of them; he was placed on injured reserve on November 6, 2018, with a foot injury.