Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was cited for driving under the influence (DUI) in Milledgeville, Georgia, last Wednesday. According to records obtained by ESPN, the incident occurred when Cleveland was driving a Ford F-250 and was pulled over by police at 10:25 p.m. for failing to maintain his lane. This marked the beginning of the DUI investigation.
When stopped, Cleveland admitted to drinking three to four beers at a country club but claimed he had not consumed alcohol within the last two hours. He agreed to undergo field sobriety tests and subsequently took a breathalyzer test, which showed a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .178, more than twice the legal limit of .08. After being arrested, he was taken to jail, where a second breath test showed a BAC of .161.
Ben Cleveland (NFL)Ben Cleveland Cited for DUI and Lane Violation, Potential Impact on NFL Career
Cleveland, 26, was cited for DUI and failure to maintain his lane, as indicated in the booking report. Following his arrest, he was released early Thursday morning after posting a $1,000 bond. Despite the charges, Cleveland’s legal situation allows for the possibility of future developments.
Cleveland, who has spent the last four seasons with the Ravens since being drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft from the University of Georgia, is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next month. His arrest and DUI citation could have potential implications for his future with the team and his career in the NFL.
