Cade Klubnik
22-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 6/15/2026
2025 Pass/Rush Stats
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2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Klubnik joined the Jets in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after the team traded up to the 110th overall pick, positioning him to compete with Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe for the top backup role behind Geno Smith. While Smith’s hold on the starting job is secure ahead of the 2026 campaign, the 35-year-old quarterback is under contract on a one-year deal, meaning New York could turn its focus toward evaluating Klubnik’s developmental upside if the season slips away. Klubnik brings a prototypical 6-foot-2, 207-pound frame and impressed as a junior at Clemson in 2024 with 3,639 passing yards and a 36:6 TD:INT. Though he regressed somewhat in 2025 with 2,943 yards and a 16:6 TD:INT, a solid offensive line and receiving corps should support his transition to the NFL. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Jets in May of 2026.
Nursing back tightness
Klubnik is dealing with back tightness and won't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It appears as if Klubnik avoided a serious back injury, as head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Wednesday that he expects the rookie quarterback to return for the Jets' minicamp next week. During his final collegiate season at Clemson, Klubnik threw for 2,943 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 94 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He's expected to compete for New York's No. 2 QB spot as the offseason progresses.
It appears as if Klubnik avoided a serious back injury, as head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Wednesday that he expects the rookie quarterback to return for the Jets' minicamp next week. During his final collegiate season at Clemson, Klubnik threw for 2,943 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 94 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. He's expected to compete for New York's No. 2 QB spot as the offseason progresses.
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Measurables Review
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How do Cade Klubnik's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The 40-Yard Dash, and Vertical Jump metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 2"Weight
207 lbs40-Yard Dash*
4.69 secVertical Jump*
33.5 inBroad Jump
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0 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.13 in
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Headed to Jets
The Jets selected Klubnik in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 110th overall.
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Could get competition for No. 2 job
Klubnik will head into OTAs as the favorite to be the Jets' backup quarterback behind Geno Smith, but the team could bring in a veteran free agent if he looks overmatched, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Taken in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Klubnik made a good impression during rookie minicamp, but OTAs will provide a better test of whether the Clemson product is ready to handle the speed of NFL games. Russell Wilson is among the veteran QBs the Jets have been in contact with this offseason.
Taken in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Klubnik made a good impression during rookie minicamp, but OTAs will provide a better test of whether the Clemson product is ready to handle the speed of NFL games. Russell Wilson is among the veteran QBs the Jets have been in contact with this offseason.