James Cleveland (American football)

James Lee Cleveland (born March 7, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver.

College career

Cleveland continued his football career after high school at Iowa. After one season at Iowa, Cleveland was dismissed after he was found with drugs in his dorm room. After his dismissal, Cleveland attended Trinity Valley Community College where he played football. Upon graduation from Trinity Valley, Cleveland accepted a scholarship offer to play at Houston. Cleveland ranked second in the nation for receptions per game, and sixth in receiving yards per game for the 2009 season. He was named the 2009 Conference USA Newcomer of the Year.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Cleveland was not selected in the 2011 NFL draft and signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on August 1, 2011. He was cut on August 23, 2011.

New Mexico Stars

Cleveland played with the New Mexico Stars of the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) in 2014.

Duke City Gladiators

After the Stars folded just prior to the start of the 2015 season, Cleveland signed with the Duke City Gladiators of Champions Indoor Football (CIF). He re-signed with the Gladiators on October 10, 2015. He was released on March 7, 2016.