Ezra Cleveland Explained
| Ezra Cleveland |
| Current Team: | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Number: | 76 |
| Position: | Guard |
| Birth Date: | May 8, 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Spanaway, Washington, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 6 |
| Weight Lb: | 311 |
| High School: | Bethel
(Spanaway, Washington) |
| College: | Boise State (2016–2019) |
| Draftyear: | 2020 |
| Draftround: | 2 |
| Draftpick: | 58 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: | - 2× First-team All-MW (2018, 2019)
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| Statseason: | 2024 |
| Statweek: | 1 |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 63 |
| Statlabel2: | Games started |
| Statvalue2: | 55 |
| Pfr: | C/ClevEz00 |
Ezra Cleveland (born May 8, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Early years
Cleveland attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington.[1] He committed to Boise State University to play college football.[2]
College career
Cleveland played at Boise State from 2016 to 2019. After redshirting his first year in 2016, he became a starter in 2017.[3] During his career he started 40 games.[4] [5] After his junior season in 2019, Cleveland entered the 2020 NFL draft.[6] [7]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Cleveland was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round, 58th overall, in the 2020 NFL Draft.[8] After beginning the season as a backup, Cleveland was named the starting right guard in Week 6 as a rookie, and started nine games.
In 2021, Cleveland was named the Vikings starting left guard, and started every game that season and in 2022. In 2023, he returned as the starting left guard and started the first six games.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On October 31, 2023, Cleveland was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a sixth-round pick of the 2024 NFL draft.[9] [10] [11]
On March 8, 2024, Cleveland signed a three-year contract extension with the Jaguars.[12]
Personal life
Cleveland was born 3 weeks early at 11 pounds.[13]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Manley . Jon . April 22, 2020 . Bethel grad, Boise State's Ezra Cleveland ready for NFL draft . April 26, 2023 . . 9.
- Web site: Rains . B.J. . Boise State lands commitment from three-star Washington prep OL . Idaho Press . 2015-06-23 . 2024-10-16.
- Web site: Rains . B.J.. Ezra Cleveland could be the next great Boise State left tackle . Idaho Press . 2024-10-10 . 2024-10-16.
- Web site: Southorn . Dave . The quiet drive of Ezra Cleveland, Boise State’s next NFL-caliber left tackle . The Athletic . 2019-12-11 . 2024-10-16.
- Web site: Southorn . Dave . Exit Interview: Ezra Cleveland reflects on his highs and lows on Boise State’s offensive line . The Athletic . 2020-01-28 . 2024-10-16.
- Web site: Taylor . John . Boise State losing Ezra Cleveland early to NFL draft . NBC Sports . 2019-12-25 . 2024-10-16.
- Web site: Counts . Ron . December 24, 2019 . Boise State left tackle Ezra Cleveland will forgo senior season, enter NFL Draft . October 6, 2023 . Idaho Statesman.
- News: White . RJ . April 24, 2020 . 2020 NFL Draft: Vikings pick Ezra Cleveland, draft grade, scouting report and more to know . April 24, 2020 . CBS Sports.
- News: October 31, 2023 . Official: Jaguars Acquire OL Ezra Cleveland in Trade . Jaguars.com.
- News: October 31, 2023 . Vikings Trade Ezra Cleveland to Jaguars for 2024 Pick . Vikings.com.
- 1719426116815847553 . Vikings . The #Vikings have traded G Ezra Cleveland to the Jaguars for a 2024 6th-round pick . Minnesota Vikings . October 31, 2023.
- Web site: Oehser, John . March 8, 2024 . Official: Jaguars Sign Contract Extension for Offensive Lineman Ezra Cleveland . Jaguars.com.
- News: Young . Lindsey . April 24, 2020 . 5 Things to Know About Vikings 2nd-Round Pick Ezra Cleveland . April 28, 2020 . Vikings.com.
