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Jaguars' Ezra Cleveland: Can He Hold Off Rookie Pressure?
25 Jul
Summary
- Cleveland has played 1,057 snaps with only three penalties.
- He surrendered 24 pressures on 650 pass rush snaps last season.
- Cleveland's contract ends after the 2026 season.
Ezra Cleveland is set to be the Jacksonville Jaguars' starting left guard for the upcoming 2026 season. He joined the Jaguars in 2023 after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.
Cleveland's 2025 season was his most successful with the team, recording 1,057 snaps with just three penalties. He ranked tied for 21st out of 87 guards in pass-blocking efficiency, allowing only 24 pressures on 650 pass rush snaps. His run-blocking grade placed him 40th among guards.
Looking ahead to 2026, Cleveland faces competition from rookie Emmanuel Pregnon, whom the Jaguars drafted in the third round. Cleveland will need to continue performing well, especially in run blocking, to secure his starting role. The 2026 season marks the final year of his contract, potentially positioning Pregnon for a starting role in 2027.
