{
  "id": 90354,
  "title": "PFF ranks Jaguars' Ezra Cleveland among NFL's top guards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/pff-ranks-jaguars-ezra-cleveland-among-nfls-top-guards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T15:36:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pff-ranks-jaguars-ezra-cleveland-153638568.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jacksonville Jaguars experienced a positive performance from their veteran guard Ezra Cleveland in 2025. Despite playing in just 650 pass rush snaps and 684 pass-blocking snaps, Cleveland demonstrated his skill and reliability. He committed a mere three penalties and gave up only 24 pressures, ranking 21st in pass-blocking efficiency among 87 guards. Dalton Wasserman, from Pro Football Focus, ranked the top 32 guards in the league, with Cleveland securing the 27th spot. Wasserman commended Cleveland for bringing stability to the Jaguars' offensive line, noting his 71.4 PFF pass-blocking grade as 19th among qualified guards. Cleveland also allowed only four sacks on 684 pass-blocking snaps, even in the postseason. While not flashy, Cleveland's consistent and dependable play is crucial for the Jaguars' offensive line, particularly in front of Trevor Lawrence. The ranking solidifies Jacksonville's position for 2026 with a reliable guard option at left guard.",
  "summary": "PFF ranked Jaguars veteran Ezra Cleveland among the NFL's top 32 guards after a steady 2025 season highlighted by reliable pass protection.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ezra Cleveland ranks 27th among NFL guards, 21st in pass-blocking efficiency.",
    "Dalton Wasserman from PFF ranked Cleveland 19th in pass-blocking grade.",
    "Cleveland's dependable play crucial for Jaguars' offensive line in 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ezra Cleveland's ranking among the NFL's top guards cements the Jaguars' offensive line stability, particularly crucial with Trevor Lawrence, heading into the 2026 season.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}