Veteran Bearkats DL J.T. Cleveland brings proven production and captain-level toughness
J.T. Cleveland was a standout Sam Houston defensive lineman, earning All-Southland honors and even All-America recognition in 2011 while piling up 95 career tackles and 16 tackles for loss in his Bearkat career. In the 2011 season, he led the defensive line with 46 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and five sacks, which tells you he wasn’t just occupying blockers—he was living in the backfield. The differentiator here is his combo of production, leadership, and blue-collar edge: Sam Houston also listed him as a team captain, a strong sign of trust and intensity. If you want a tone-setting interior presence, this is the kind of player coaches love.
