Did Cade Klubnik do enough to rebuild his draft stock after a rough start?
Coming into the season with QB1 hype, where does Cade Klubnik now stand?
The case of Cade Klubnik has been a fascinating one to watch unfold this season. Coming into the season with potential 2026 NFL Draft QB1 hype, Klubnik and the Clemson football team fell flat early, knocking themselves out of any sort of contention from the jump.
However, Klubnik could have redshirted after a rough first four games and decided to run it back in 2026 at Clemson or somewhere else. Instead, he opted to stick it out and reconstruct what was left of his draft stock. He finished the season with just over 2,900 yards passing, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions for the Tigers’ offense.
The tape over the back half of the season was better. Was it good enough to elevate him back into any sort of meaningful conversation? No. However, did he do enough to prove to NFL teams that he is a capable backup-caliber quarterback who could spot-start games if he has to at the NFL level?
That’s the big question.
Measurables, Testing Numbers, and Injury History of Cade Klubnik
Measurables
Height: 6017
Weight: 207 pounds
Arm Length: 3118
Hand Size: 928
Testing Numbers
40-yard Dash: 4.65 seconds
10-yard Split: 1.58 seconds
Vertical Jump: 33.5 inches
Broad Jump: n/a
3-Cone: n/a
Short Shuttle: n/a
Bench Press: n/a
Injury History
Klubnik missed one game in 2025 with a high ankle sprain and a quad contusion. This is the only time Klubnik has missed any time throughout his college career at Clemson, as he had a 34-game starting streak leading up to that mid-October injury.
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