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Benjamin Keith Cleveland (born August 25, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Key Information

Early life

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Cleveland grew up in Toccoa, Georgia, and attended Stephens County High School, where he played baseball and football.[1] He was rated a four star recruit and committed to play college football at Georgia during the summer before his junior season.[2]

College career

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Cleveland redshirted his true freshman season.[3] He played in all 15 of Georgia's games as a redshirt freshman and started the final five, including the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship game.[4][5] Cleveland started eight games with six games missed due to an injury in his redshirt sophomore season.[6][7] He played in 13 games with seven starts at right guard as a redshirt junior.[8] Cleveland returned to being a full-time starter at right guard in his final season at Georgia and was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference and a third-team All-American by the Associated Press after starting nine games in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄4 in
(1.99 m) 		343 lb
(156 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 5.01 s 1.77 s 2.91 s 4.88 s 28.0 in
(0.71 m)		 8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)		 30 reps
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12]

Cleveland was selected in the third round with the 94th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens obtained the 94th overall pick as part of the trade that sent Orlando Brown Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs.[13] On July 20, 2021, Cleveland signed his four-year rookie contract worth $4.8 million.[14] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list at the start of training camp on July 21.[15] On October 12, Cleveland suffered a knee injury in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts and was placed on injured reserve.[16] On November 20, Cleveland was activated to the active roster from injured reserve.[17]

In Week 6 of the 2024 season against the Washington Commanders, Cleveland blocked a field goal attempt by Austin Seibert. The Ravens went on to win the game 30–23.[18]

On March 15, 2025, Cleveland re-signed with the Ravens.[19]

Personal life

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On February 12, 2025, Cleveland was arrested by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for DUI and failure to maintain lane. According to authorities, Cleveland blew a .178 on a breathalyzer test.[20]

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Benjamin Keith Cleveland is an American football offensive guard for the of the (NFL). Born on August 25, 1998, in , he attended Stephens County High School, where he was rated as a four-star recruit by major services and among the top offensive tackles in the nation. Cleveland played college football for the from 2016 to 2020, appearing in 44 games with 24 starts primarily at right guard, and earning first-team All-Southeastern Conference (All-SEC) honors in 2020 along with second-team All-America recognition from . Selected by in the third round (94th overall) of the , Cleveland signed a four-year worth $4.82 million, including an $866,000 . At 6 feet 6 inches tall and 355 pounds, he provides depth on the offensive line, rotating at guard and occasionally tackle during his tenure. As of the 2025 season, Cleveland has appeared in 64 regular-season games with 7 starts (four in 2021, one in 2022, and two in 2023), contributing to ' playoff runs including three postseason appearances from 2022 to 2024. He re-signed with on a one-year deal in March 2025, remaining a key rotational player on the team's interior line.

Early life

Upbringing and family

Ben Cleveland was born on August 25, 1998, in , a small city of about 9,000 in Stephens County (population approximately 27,000), located in the foothills of the . He grew up in a close-knit family as the son of Derek and Andrea Cleveland, with an older brother, Ryan, who pursued a career at . Stephens County, with a of approximately 26,800 as of 2023, fostered a community-oriented environment emphasizing local traditions, , and amid its rural and scenic setting. The area's cultural context, blending agriculture and mountain influences, supported family activities like hunting and fishing, which Cleveland shared with his father from a very young age—reportedly before he could walk. This small-town lifestyle, characterized by progressive local government and a of around $52,000 as of 2023 (about $30,000 during Cleveland's childhood), provided a stable backdrop that valued hard work and community involvement. From childhood, Cleveland's early interests centered on , particularly , which his family prioritized as the primary sport for both brothers. Football entered the picture at an early age mainly as a way to maintain fitness for season, reflecting the family's initial focus on the rather than the gridiron. These foundational experiences in Toccoa's sports-centric community naturally paved the way for his deeper involvement in organized .

High school career

Ben Cleveland attended Stephens County High School in , where he emerged as a standout two-sport in football and . In football, he primarily played as an offensive tackle and guard, contributing to the Indians' consistent success by helping the team reach the in all four of his varsity seasons from 2012 to 2015. Cleveland's physical presence, standing at 6-foot-6 and over 300 pounds, made him a dominant force on the offensive line, earning him recognition as one of the top prospects in the state. He also excelled in , showcasing his athletic versatility during his time at the school. Cleveland's high school performance garnered numerous accolades, highlighting his potential as an elite lineman. He was selected as a U.S. Army All-American, participating in the prestigious that featured the nation's top high school talents. Additionally, he earned MaxPreps Second-Team All-American honors, along with being named to the Super 11 team and the Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State First Team. Scouting services rated him highly: as a four-star recruit and the No. 119 overall prospect, No. 6 offensive guard, and No. 6 in Georgia; as a four-star and No. 222 overall, No. 13 offensive guard, and No. 23 in Georgia; and as a four-star (No. 15 nationally among interior offensive linemen), No. 9 offensive tackle, and No. 11 in Georgia. The Composite rated him as a five-star recruit, the No. 4 offensive tackle and No. 15 overall prospect in the nation, and No. 11 in Georgia. These achievements underscored his technical skills, including strong run blocking and athleticism for his size, as noted in scouting evaluations. During his recruitment for the class of 2016, Cleveland received offers from 14 major programs, including , Auburn, Clemson, , Florida State, , , and , reflecting his status as a blue-chip prospect. He committed to the on July 19, 2015, choosing to stay in-state despite interest from several national powers. Cleveland graduated early from high school and enrolled at Georgia in January 2016, allowing him to participate in spring practices ahead of his freshman season.

College career

Recruitment and University of Georgia

Cleveland, a four-star recruit from Stephens County High School in , committed to the during the summer before his junior year of high school and enrolled early in January 2016 after graduating ahead of schedule. Upon arrival, the 17-year-old Cleveland redshirted his true freshman season in 2016, a decision that allowed him to focus on physical maturation, technique refinement, and adjustment to the college level without immediate game pressure. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing around 340 pounds, he worked on improving his flexibility, strength, and blocking fundamentals during practices at both tackle and guard positions, addressing the gap between high school dominance and the more technical demands of (SEC) competition. This redshirt year also aided his team integration and academic acclimation, as he navigated college coursework and the professional expectations of the program while contributing in scout team sessions. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, Cleveland transitioned to game action, appearing in all 15 games primarily at right guard and contributing on special teams early in the season. He earned his first starts in the final five contests, including against Charlotte, in the against Auburn, the Rose Bowl against , and the against . In his campaign of , Cleveland built on his experience but faced setbacks from a back injury, limiting him to eight games with four starts at right guard in the first four contests before getting injured during the Missouri game; he returned later in the season. Despite the reduced snaps, he continued adapting to the offensive line's depth and competition, using the time to further refine his skills amid Georgia's demanding schedule. By his junior year in 2019, he showed progression with appearances in 13 games and seven starts at right guard, including key SEC contests, while earning SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll recognition for balancing his studies with football demands.

Key achievements and national championship

During his senior year in 2020, Ben Cleveland established himself as a cornerstone of the ' offensive line, starting all nine games at right guard and playing every offensive snap in several key victories. His blocking was instrumental in major wins, including a 44-28 triumph over Auburn where Georgia rushed for 231 yards, and a 30-24 overtime victory against that preserved the team's undefeated regular season record of 8-0. Cleveland's performance earned him first-team All-SEC honors from both the and SEC coaches, as well as second-team recognition from and third-team from the . Cleveland's reliability helped anchor an offensive line that supported a balanced attack, though Georgia fell 41-24 to in the and later lost 24-21 to in the (in which Cleveland did not play), finishing the season 8-2. Over his entire college career at Georgia, he appeared in 45 games and made 25 starts, transitioning from a rotational player to a full-time starter by his junior year. A pivotal early achievement came during the 2017 season as a redshirt freshman, when Cleveland started the final five games, including the SEC Championship and the against on January 8, 2018. In that 26-23 overtime loss, he started at right guard and contributed to Georgia's offensive effort alongside , who rushed for 20 yards on 11 carries. This experience in high-stakes games laid the foundation for his later leadership on the line.

Professional career

2021 NFL Draft and rookie season

Cleveland was selected by the in the third round, 94th overall, of the . His performance in the , where Georgia defeated 26-23 in overtime just months prior, contributed to his rising draft stock as a versatile interior lineman. At the , Cleveland measured 6 feet 6 inches tall and 354 pounds, recording a 5.05-second and a 28-inch . He also completed 30 repetitions on the , tying for ninth among offensive linemen. On July 20, 2021, signed a four-year contract with worth approximately $4.8 million, including a of $865,842. As a , appeared in 12 games for , starting four primarily at right guard as a to the injured . He played 367 offensive snaps, allowing two sacks and five pressures in pass protection according to grading.

Baltimore Ravens career progression

Following his rookie season, Ben Cleveland continued to develop as a versatile interior lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, primarily serving in a rotational capacity at both left and right guard while competing for more prominent opportunities. In 2022, he appeared in 9 regular-season games with 1 start, often providing depth amid injuries that limited his snaps, including an early placement on the non-football injury list that delayed his training camp participation. Despite the setbacks, Cleveland contributed to the Ravens' playoff run, including 1 postseason game, as the team won the wild-card playoff and advanced to the divisional round. Cleveland's participation increased in 2023, where he played in 16 of 17 regular-season games with 2 starts, logging meaningful snaps in both run and pass blocking as a guard. His performance earned solid marks from , including a pass-blocking grade of 66.4, highlighting his reliability in protection schemes during a season that saw secure a 13-4 record and a deep postseason berth. He appeared in 18 games total that year, including 2 playoff games, solidifying his value as a depth piece on a contending offensive line. The 2024 season marked a step back in terms of starting opportunities for , who suited up for all 17 games but did not earn a start, instead focusing on rotational duties and special teams amid a crowded guard competition. A sustained during briefly sidelined him, but he returned to provide steady backup support. Entering free agency, re-signed with on March 15, 2025, to a one-year deal worth $1.17 million that bolstered the team's offensive line depth heading into the new campaign. As of November 19, 2025, he has appeared in 10 games for the 5-5 , continuing his role as a versatile guard who has accumulated snaps on both sides of the interior line throughout his career, including 0 postseason games in 2021, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2023, and 2 in 2024. Over his five NFL seasons, has played in 64 regular-season games total, evolving from a developmental prospect into a trusted reserve who aids in maintaining lineup flexibility.

Personal life

Marriage and divorce

Ben Cleveland met Kaitlyn Terrell while both were students at the , where he played offensive line for the Bulldogs football team from 2017 to 2020. Their relationship developed during his college years, leading to an engagement prior to his entry into the . Cleveland and Terrell married on July 21, 2022, shortly after the conclusion of his rookie season with the . The couple shared aspects of their publicly through , including joint posts celebrating holidays and personal milestones; for instance, Terrell posted a carousel of photos featuring the pair on December 26, 2024. They occasionally appeared together at events tied to Cleveland's career, reflecting a supportive during his early years. On February 28, 2025, Cleveland filed for from Terrell in , citing as the grounds for the dissolution. The filing listed their date of separation as on or around December 29, 2024. In response, Terrell denied the adultery allegations in 2025, describing them as "knowingly false" and made "in bad faith," while expressing hope for an amicable resolution. As of November 2025, the divorce proceedings remain ongoing, with no reported finalization. In February 2025, offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was ed in , on suspicion of . According to the incident report, the occurred on February 12 after an observed Cleveland's weaving and failing to maintain its lane on U.S. Highway 441. Cleveland exhibited signs of impairment, including glossy eyes and the odor of alcohol emanating from the , and he admitted to consuming three to four beers earlier that evening at a , though he claimed none in the preceding two hours. He failed at least one field sobriety test and registered a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.178—more than twice Georgia's legal limit of 0.08—on a preliminary breath test, with a subsequent test at the jail confirming a BAC of 0.161. Cleveland was cited for DUI less safe to drive (alcohol) and failure to maintain lane, then booked into Baldwin County Jail before being released the following morning on a $1,000 bond. In June 2025, he entered a to both charges in . His trial, initially set for July 15, 2025, was postponed to November 13, 2025. On November 14, 2025, Cleveland entered a plea deal and pleaded guilty to the DUI charge, receiving a sentence of one year of probation. The incident drew media attention and raised questions about potential discipline from the under its policy, though the league has not issued a formal suspension or statement as of November 19, 2025. No prior or subsequent legal matters involving Cleveland have been documented in . The DUI arrest occurred approximately two weeks before he filed for on February 28, 2025, in the same county, though the legal proceedings were unrelated.

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