Minnesota Golden Gophers#35 · LB Nate Cleveland
59 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Hoffman Estates, IL
Nate Cleveland is a LB (#35) for Minnesota, from Hoffman Estates, IL. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 8
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 8
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 11
Frame 11
Experience 10
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Nate Cleveland career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota LB: #35
- ClassSophomore
- HometownHoffman Estates, IL
Nate Cleveland: Minnesota LB profile and stats
Nate Cleveland is a LB (#35) for Minnesota, from Hoffman Estates, IL. This profile tracks Nate Cleveland's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Nate Cleveland in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nate Cleveland play for?
Nate Cleveland plays for Minnesota, wearing #35 at LB.
What position does Nate Cleveland play?
Nate Cleveland is a LB for Minnesota.
How tall is Nate Cleveland?
Nate Cleveland is 6-2 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is Nate Cleveland in?
Nate Cleveland is listed as a sophomore on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Nate Cleveland from?
Nate Cleveland is from Hoffman Estates, IL.
How many tackles does Nate Cleveland have?
Nate Cleveland has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.