Russell Street Report · Dec 11, 2025
CUP OF JOE: The Doghouse Has a Vacancy
Photo of Ben Cleveland courtesy of the Baltimore RavensBen Cleveland was the Ravens first 3rd round pick in the 2021, the 94th overall. He left the University of Georgia at a 1st-team all SEC guard and a 3rd-team All-American with scouting grades that projected him to be a solid backup and a potential starter.
Word is that there was some debate in the Ravens war room concerning the pick, but ironically it was John Harbaugh who was adamant that it should be Cleveland. Still on the board with higher draft grades and described as the darling of the 2021 Senior Bowl and an eventual “plus” starter was Quinn Meinerz, who has since become a first team All Pro in Denver.
