Brandon Cleveland (North Carolina St.) - 2026 NFL Draft Pick #229 by LV
What The Experts Thought Before The Draft
Brandon Cleveland entered the 2026 NFL Draft from North Carolina St. as a DT prospect. LV selected him in Round 7 with the 229th overall pick.
Scouting Overview
At DT, the central evaluation points are first-step quickness, leverage, power and gap control.
Development Areas
His NFL development will depend on block disengagement and maintaining pad level against double teams.
Draft Context
The immediate path is through roster depth and special teams, where dependable execution can create a longer-term role.