Round 7, Pick 13 · #229 Overall
Las Vegas Raiders · DT · NC State
Traded: From TB
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Big Board Rank: #232 · Day 3 Sleeper
Brandon Cleveland emerged as a steady interior presence for NC State's defensive line over three seasons, developing from a raw depth player into a reliable starter. The 6-foot-2, 295-pound defensive tackle brings blue-collar work ethic and gap discipline to a position that demands consistency over flash. Cleveland's draft stock has remained steady in the late-day-three range due to his limitations as an athlete but solid fundamentals and character. He projects as a rotational run-stopper who can provide depth in multiple fronts, though his pass-rush upside remains limited. Cleveland's value lies in his reliability and football IQ rather than elite physical tools.
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