University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Nate Cleveland
Jersey Number 53

Nate Cleveland

  • Position:
    LB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 225
  • Hometown:
    Hoffman Estates, Ill.
  • High School:
    Hoffman Estates
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    2 / 2
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    3 years
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Competed in eight games • made his collegiate debut against Purdue • played versus Nebraska • saw action at Iowa and against Michigan State • played at Oregon and at Northwestern • saw action against Wisconsin • competed against New Mexico. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois • wore No. 3 for the Hawks and was coached by Tim Heyse • as a senior, made 81 tackles with 12 tackles for loss and one sack • broke up three passes, forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles • also played basketball • consensus three-star prospect • rated as the No. 63 athlete in the country by On3 and the No. 81 inside linebacker by ESPN • tabbed as the No. 42 player in Illinois by On3. 

PERSONAL: Son of Ed Cleveland and Susan Carrillo • has one brother (Dante) • brother, Dante, played college football at Southern Illinois (2020-22), Central Missouri (2019) and Central Michigan (2016-18).
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29
Rate Bowl Postgame Press Conference
Friday, December 26