From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik.
NO. 2 CADE KLUBNIK/QB CLEMSON – 6017, 206 POUNDS (SENIOR)
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Cade Klubnik | 6017/206 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A |
-Has good touch and anticipation; throws guys open within routes
-Able to create off platform and has above-average accuracy when on the move; creative QB
-Has high-level experience in a power program; good leadership qualities that teammates rave about
-Has the arm strength to drive the football into tight windows, even without proper mechanics
-Accuracy jumps off the charts; ball is consistently in catchable windows with a good, tight spiral to all three levels
-Drives the football well to middle of the field at all three levels
-Very comfortable working off RPOs and play-action fakes
-Flashes good feel in the pocket with athletic background showing up from mobility perspective
-Brings tough, competitive edge to the position that teammates rally around
THE BAD
-Things looked chaotic in the pocket in 2025; Klubnik dropped eyes a lot to rush and his mechanics were all over the place against good defenses
-Doesn’t consistently process quickly enough for the NFL level; has to see it too often before letting it rip rather than trusting his instincts in big spots
-Not a guy who is going to elevate an offense without a run game
-Can be easily fooled by defenses post-snap; slow to process mental snapshot after the snap
-Needs to refine his mechanics, especially on downfield throws to help drive ball even better
-Must add some weight/strength to his frame to hold up at the next level with his style of play
-Rushing abilities disappeared in 2025; was hesitant to take off and create with legs all season
-2025 stats: 257-of-392 passing for 2,943 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions; added 94 rushing yards and four touchdowns
-Career stats: 916-of-1,432 passing for 10,123 yards, 73 touchdowns and 24 interceptions; 369 carries for 878 yards and 17 touchdowns
-Played in 49 career games at Clemson with 40 career starts; went 26-14 with Tigers
-Twice named the ACC Championship Game MVP
-One of five quarterbacks in Clemson history with 40 or more starts (Rodney Williams, Nealon Greene, Tahj Boyd, Charlie Whitehurst)
-Set a program record with 43 combined passing/rushing touchdowns in 2024
-Voted a team captain in 2025
INJURY HISTORY
-Ankle sprain last season caused him to miss Week 7 against Boston College (only game he missed in his career)
-Suffered quad contusion in Week 10 against Duke but continued to play
-Dealt with thumb injury on right hand during bowl game prep ahead of Penn State matchup, but played in bowl game
-Born on Oct.