RALEIGH — NC State nose guard Brandon Cleveland is ready for his next chapter as a football player. The talented defensive lineman was selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders after four seasons with the Wolfpack, now heading to be a part of an exciting draft class for one of the league's most historic franchises. While the Pack is losing one of its defensive leaders and a major piece of the puzzle in Cleveland , the program is well-equipped for the future at this position. Part of that situation stems from Cleveland's mentorship of younger members of the defensive line, a role he took more pride in during his junior and senior seasons with NC State. Leaving a protégé behind From Raleigh to the league! 🐺 @brandonvibes25 is next up! #1Pack1Goal | #PackPros pic.twitter.com/oMs2AQ3M7z — NC State Football (@PackFootball) April 25, 2026 It will be hard to replace the impact Cleveland had defensively right away, but the building block for the future is there.…