Benjamin Keith Cleveland is an American football offensive guard for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL season. The Ravens drafted Cleveland with the 94th pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In 2024, he entered his fourth NFL season with the Ravens and has played in 54 games, as of January 2025.
Regarding his collegiate career, Cleveland played for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2016 to 2020. In 2020, he returned to a full-time starting role and was named a Second-team All-American by The Athletic and a Third-team All-American by the Associated Press. Additionally, he earned First-team All-SEC honors. Cleveland was born on August 25, 1998, in Toccoa, Georgia. During his high school years at Stephens County High School, he was rated a five-star recruit by 247Sports.com and PrepStar Magazine, while earning a four-star recruit rating from ESPN.com and Rivals.com, as per Georgia Bulldogs' official website.
Ben Cleveland’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Cleveland signed a four-year rookie contract with the Ravens valued at $4.82 million in July 2021. His rookie contract includes a signing bonus of $865,844, a guaranteed amount of $865,844, and an average annual salary of $1,205,134.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $4,820,535 | $1,205,134 | $865,844 | $865,844 | $865,844 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2021 | $591,936 | $216,461 | $808,396 | $865,844 |
| 2022 | $879,115 | $216,461 | $1,095,576 | $649,383 |
| 2023 | $1,098,230 | $216,461 | $1,314,691 | $432,922 |
| 2024 | $1,284,000 | $216,461 | $1,500,461 | $216,461 |
| 2025 | UFA |
How much is Ben Cleveland getting paid?
According to his four-year rookie contract, Cleveland will receive an average annual salary of $1,205,134. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,284,000, with a cap hit of $1,500,461 and a dead cap value of $216,461 in 2024. He would enter free agency unless he signs a contract extension with the Ravens, as of January 2025.
Ben Cleveland’s career earnings
As of January 2025, Cleveland has earned an estimated total of $4,719,124 in career earnings.
What are the terms of Ben Cleveland’s Contract?
Cleveland’s rookie contract with the Ravens is a four-year deal worth $4,820,535.
How much of Ben Cleveland’s contract is guaranteed?
Cleveland's rookie contract is not fully guaranteed. He received a guaranteed amount of $865,844 at the time of signing, which is equivalent to his signing bonus.
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FAQs on Ben Cleveland
A. Ben Cleveland stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.
A. Ben Cleveland weighs around 360 pounds or 163 kg, as of January 2025.
A. Ben Cleveland attended the University of Georgia.
A. The Baltimore Ravens picked Ben Cleveland as the 94th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
