Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested on February 12, 2025, in Milledgeville, Georgia, on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and failure to maintain lane. The incident occurred around 10:25 PM when a sheriff’s deputy observed Cleveland’s black Ford F-250 swerving and nearly veering into a ditch. Upon being stopped, Cleveland admitted to consuming “approximately 3-4 beers” at a local country club prior to driving. He failed a field sobriety test and registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.178, more than twice Georgia’s legal limit of 0.08. A subsequent test at the jail indicated a BAC of 0.161. Cleveland was also noted to have glossy eyes and a strong odor of alcohol during the stop. At the time of arrest, he was wearing a medical boot on his left foot due to an ankle injury, which he cited as a reason for not completing certain sobriety tests involving walking and standing. He was subsequently booked into the Baldwin County Jail.
Ben Cleveland, 26, is a native of Toccoa, Georgia, and played college football at the University of Georgia, where he earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors in 2020. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Over his four seasons with the Ravens, Cleveland has appeared in 54 games, starting seven. In the 2024 season, he played all 17 games, primarily contributing on special teams. Notably, in Week 6 of the 2024 season against the Washington Commanders, Cleveland blocked a 52-yard field goal attempt, a play that earned him a game ball from head coach John Harbaugh.
As of now, the Baltimore Ravens organization has not released an official statement regarding Cleveland’s arrest. The incident adds to the team’s off-field challenges, as they are already dealing with other controversies this offseason. Cleveland’s future with the team remains uncertain, especially with his contract set to expire, making him a free agent. The legal proceedings and potential disciplinary actions from the NFL could impact his career trajectory. Fans and analysts are closely monitoring the situation, awaiting further developments and official comments from both the team and the leag
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