2026 NFL Draft: Jets trade up to select Clemson QB Cade Klubnik with No. 110 overall pick

A three-year starter at Clemson, Klubnik joined the Tigers as the top-ranked QB prospect in 2022 and flashed play-making ability, particularly in 2024, but experienced a rocky 2025, tossing for 2,943 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Klubnik boasts good athleticism and showed a quick release in Clemson’s RPO game. He displays good timing, touch and anticipation on his ball. At 6-foot-2, 207 pounds, he brings adequate size and enough arm strength to drive throws when needed. The 22-year-old needs to work on his foundation as a passer and get through his reads more quickly at the NFL level. At times, he felt pressure early and displayed inconsistent pocket movement.

Klubnik joins a quarterback room led by Geno Smith, with Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook. He is a developmental project for offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who can learn behind Smith and potentially earn the backup role.

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