RALEIGH — One of the defensive standouts from the last two seasons at NC State is officially starting his next chapter. Former Wolfpack nose guard Brandon Cleveland was selected No. 229 overall in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, becoming the second player from the program to be selected during Saturday's festivities. Cleveland may not have filled up the stat sheet as much as some of NC State's past defensive draft picks, but the man in the middle of the defensive line made an enormous impact during his junior and senior seasons in Raleigh. He'll walk away as one of the top defenders in recent years for head coach Dave Doeren . Looking back at Cleveland's Wolfpack career and impact Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NC State defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland (DL06) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.…