New York Jets rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik already getting big win
The NFL offseason has moved beyond the first major waves of free agency and the NFL Draft. Teams have now begun OTAs, with minicamps right around the corner. The New York Jets have stayed busy throughout the offseason.
In addition to making key free-agent signings and notable draft moves, they also traded for quarterback Geno Smith. At one point, Russell Wilson appeared poised to join the team as well. However, those rumors seem to have cooled.
Why? Fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik. MORE: Dolphins rookie decides NFL isn’t for him after just 4 days Reports suggest Klubnik has already impressed the coaching staff in New York — perhaps enough to reduce the urgency of adding a veteran backup quarterback.
That development marks an early win for the former Clemson standout. Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (QB10) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Not long ago, many projected Klubnik as a first-round talent in what was expected to be a strong 2026 quarterback class.
However, a pair of disappointing seasons and the shifting dynamics surrounding NIL opportunities dramatically changed his draft outlook. Klubnik’s senior season could not have started much worse. He threw six touchdowns and four interceptions as Clemson stumbled to a 1-3 start.