Brandon Cleveland brings power and disruption to NC State’s interior defense
Cleveland is a **6-foot-4, 315-pound** defensive tackle whose value comes from his combination of mass, strength, and surprisingly productive pass-rush ability for an interior lineman; in limited snaps in 2023, he posted **28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles**, showing real backfield impact. His **91 strength** grade in EA Sports College Football 26 backs up the tape-based read that he wins with leverage and raw force, making him a good fit for teams that want a sturdy run defender who can also collapse the pocket.[1][2]
