Brandon Cleveland
Full Name: Brandon Cleveland
Date of Birth: September 14, 2002
Age (as of May 2025): 22
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
High School: Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL)
Current School: NC State Wolfpack football
Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 5th year (Senior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Utilized developmental year
Eligibility Remaining: Final season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Defensive Tackle, Nose, 3-Tech
Primary Position: Interior Defensive Line
Pro Position Projection: Rotational Interior DL / Run-Game Specialist
Jersey Number: #44
Starter or Backup: Rotational contributor → Spot starter
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022: Rotational action
2023: 12 games (3 starts)
2024: 12 games (7 starts)
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Dave Doeren
Defensive Coordinator: Tony Gibson
Defensive Line Coach: Todd Goebbel
Physical Measurements
Height: 6030
Weight: 310 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
Brandon Cleveland is a stout, power-driven interior defensive lineman with strong run-defense value and rotational versatility. At 6'3", 310 lbs, Cleveland carries a compact, dense frame built for interior trench play and block absorption.
Within NC State’s defensive front, he has functioned primarily as an early-down interior presence, showcasing anchor strength, gap discipline, and the ability to occupy double teams. His pass-rush profile is built more on pocket compression than sudden penetration.
His NFL projection centers on rotational interior depth with scheme value in fronts prioritizing run defense and interior stability.