Georgia offensive lineman Ben Cleveland is heading into his fifth season with the Bulldogs.
Cleveland signed with Georgia as a five-star recruit in the class of 2016 out of Stephens County High School in Toccoa, Georgia. He committed with Jacob Eason in July of 2014.
After redshirting his freshman season, Cleveland has become one of Georgia’s most important offensive linemen during his time in Athens.
He’s started 16 games over the last three years, but projects to be a full-time starter this season after the departures of Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson, Solomon Kindley and Cade Mays.
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And with Matt Luke taking over the offensive line following Sam Pittman leaving for the Arkansas job, Luke is in good hands with Cleveland on that line.
Per Brent Rollins of Pro Football Focus, Cleveland has not allowed a single sack or quarterback hit throughout his last 323 pass-blocking snaps. He’s also only allowed seven quarterback pressures.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound offensive guard decided to stick around for one more season, noting that earning his degree is most important to him.
In his 323 pass block snaps over the past two seasons, Ben Cleveland (RG #74) has allowed a grand total of…..zero sacks and QB hits (and only 7 QB pressures).
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— Brent Rollins (@PFF_Brent) May 6, 2020