The New York Jets selected Clemson QB Cade Klubnik in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft. A five-star recruit, Klubnik started for three years at Clemson. He ended his career third in career passing yards at Clemson, but Klubnik struggled to make a major impact over his final two seasons. In 2025, Klubnik finished with 2,943 yards with 16 TDs and 6 INTs. His lack of arm strength in an RPO-style offense limited Klubnik’s production and consistency. Among the 15 QBs invited to the NFL Combine, Klubnik ranked seventh in 2025 adjusted completion percentage (77.6%), and ninth in aDOT (8.4). He ranked 10th in 2025 Big Time Throw rate (3.8%) and 11th in rushing yards per game when removing sacks (28.1). He is currently 22 years old.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic (The Beast): “Overall, Klubnik is a smooth-twitch athlete with the arm talent to make big-time throws, but his inconsistent pocket presence and urgency reading the field need to be addressed. Projecting as a backup, he would benefit from a rollout, rhythm-based passing game to help open throwing lanes.”
Klubnik will likely spend the season on the bench behind QB Geno Smith. His lack of consistent production makes it unlikely that Klubnik sees starts in his rookie season.
He isn’t on the redraft radar.
Klubnik’s experience makes him a potential back-up QB for the Jets for the long term.
His weaker arm strength and lack of consistent production makes him unlikely to be the future franchise QB for the team.
He could develop into a solid back-up, but Klubnik shouldn’t be considered in 1-QB rookie drafts.
Even in Superflex, Klubnik will be a late round pick whose situation offers more than his talent.
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