Asante Cleveland

Asante Cleveland is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League. He played college football for the Hurricanes football|Miami Hurricanes] and attended Christian Brothers [High School |Christian Brothers High School] in Sacramento, California. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, and San Diego Chargers|San Diego] / Los Angeles Chargers.

Early life

Cleveland played high school football for the Christian Brothers High School Falcons. He earned all-league honors as a junior after leading the team with 21 receptions for 262 yards and four touchdowns. He recorded 24 receptions for 412 yards and seven touchdowns during his senior year.

College career

Cleveland played from 2010 to 2013 at the University of Miami for the Hurricanes.

Professional career

Cleveland was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on May 10, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft. He was released by the 49ers on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 31, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on September 20, 2014. Cleveland made his NFL debut on September 21, 2014, against the Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals].
Cleveland was traded to the New England Patriots for Jordan Devey on August 18, 2015. He was released by the Patriots on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on November 27, 2015 and appeared briefly, recording one catch for one yard, in the Patriots' 30–24 loss to the Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos] on November 29, 2015. Cleveland was released by the Patriots on December 25, 2015.
Cleveland signed with the San Diego Chargers on December 28, 2015. On September 4, 2016, he was released by the Chargers. He was then signed to the Chargers' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2016. On August 7, 2017, Cleveland was waived/injured by the Chargers and placed on injured reserve.