Ezra Cleveland

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 life Cleveland attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington. He committed to Boise State University to play college football.

College career Cleveland played at Boise State from 2016 to 2019. After redshirting his first year in 2016, he became a starter in 2017. During his career he started 40 games. After his junior season in 2019, Cleveland entered the 2020 NFL draft.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings Cleveland was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round, 58th overall, in the 2020 NFL Draft. 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.

On March 8, 2024, Cleveland signed a three-year contract extension with the Jaguars.

Personal life Cleveland was born 3 weeks early at 11 pounds.