Vodney Cleveland Vodney Cleveland 6'3" | 295 lbs | DL Parker | 2026 State AL is a dominant DL recruit and former Texas commit who flipped and signed with another P4 program last week

“Standing at 6’3 295, Cleveland plays with a ton of strength, power, and pursuit in the trenches that allow him to wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines. It doesn’t matter what the opposing offense runs; Cleveland has the physicality and athleticism to overpower and out-finesse nearly every offensive lineman he’s lined up across from him.

Once in the backfield, Cleveland does a great job generating pressure and racking up tackles for loss/sacks. He has impressive closing speed at his size and can hunt down anybody behind the line of scrimmage for huge stops for loss.”

Cleveland flipped his commitment from Texas and ended up signing with North Carolina! I’m excited to see how he’ll perform at the next level, he’s a really talented player with a bright future ahead.

Vodney Cleveland Vodney Cleveland 6'3" | 295 lbs | DL Parker | 2026 State AL is one of the nation’s top DL recruits for a reason- what he’s done at Parker the last few seasons has been seriously impressive to watch.

“Standing at 6’3 295, Cleveland plays with a ton of strength, power, and pursuit in the trenches that allow him to wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines. It doesn’t matter what the opposing offense runs; Cleveland has the physicality and athleticism to overpower and out-finesse nearly every offensive lineman he’s lined up across from him.

Once in the backfield, Cleveland does a great job generating pressure and racking up tackles for loss/sacks. He has impressive closing speed at his size and can hunt down anybody behind the line of scrimmage for huge stops for loss.”

Earlier this summer, Cleveland committed to Texas!

Cleveland is set up for another dominant year in the 6A this fall. It’s going to be exciting to watch.

Vodney Cleveland Vodney Cleveland 6'3" | 295 lbs | DL Parker | 2026 State AL is a talented DL out of Parker who has become a national recruit with how well he’s played.

“Standing at 6’3 295, Cleveland plays with a ton of strength, power, and pursuit in the trenches that allow him to wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines. It doesn’t matter what the opposing offense runs; Cleveland has the physicality and athleticism to overpower and out-finesse nearly every offensive lineman he’s lined up across from him.

Once in the backfield, Cleveland does a great job generating pressure and racking up tackles for loss/sacks. He has impressive closing speed at his size and can hunt down anybody behind the line of scrimmage for huge stops for loss.”

Cleveland lists offers from Texas, Florida, Auburn, and many others.

He’s set for a huge year this upcoming season, check out what he did last fall:

Cleveland is a dynamic defensive lineman who shows excellent balance and coordination, making him a formidable presence on the line. His quick hands and burst off the line enable him to win one-on-one matchups and get into the backfield consistently. Cleveland’s physicality and strength allow him to set the edge effectively, containing outside runs with ease. His field awareness and ability to diagnose plays give him a strong foundation for further growth. With his raw talent, Cleveland’s ceiling is high, and he’s a player to watch in the coming years.

Vodney Cleveland Vodney Cleveland 6'3" | 295 lbs | DL Parker | 2026 State AL  is a destructive force on Prattville’s defensive line that has brought a ton of juice to his defense over the past two seasons. Standing at 6’3 295 Cleveland plays with a ton of strength, power, and pursuit that he uses to wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines. It doesn’t matter what the opposing offense runs, Cleveland has the physicality and athleticism to overpower or out-finesse nearly every offensive lineman he’s lined up against. Once he breaks through the line, Cleveland does a great job making plays in the backfield, he is constantly generating pressure and racking up tackles for loss/sacks. Last fall, Cleveland posted up 19 total tackles (10 solo, 1 for loss) in just 7 games. With how well he’s played the last few seasons, Cleveland has already picked up offers from high-level programs like Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and more. Be sure to watch Cleveland this fall- he’s set up for a huge junior season!