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The New York Jets are in no man’s land when it comes to quarterbacks, but they hope they have found a diamond in the rough on Day 3.
Gang Green moved up in the fourth round to select Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik.
The Jets drafted Justin Fields last year in Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey’s first season in New Jersey, and it didn’t work out as planned.
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Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik throws the ball during the first half of the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, on December 27, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
After cutting bait with Fields, the Jets acquired Geno Smith via trade as a stopgap; There was speculation that the Jets could select Alabama’s Ty Simpson with the 16th pick, but the Los Angeles Rams snagged him with the 13th pick.
As a result, considering Fernando Mendoza went No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, there weren’t many options for the Jets.
Next year’s quarterback class appears to be doing quite well, with Arch Manning seemingly leading the pack. However, it remains to be seen where the Jets stand for next year’s picks.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik runs with the ball in the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against North Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Dec. 3, 2022. (Jacob Kupferman/AP)
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New York gave the Cincinnati Bengals the 128th and 140th picks in exchange for the 110th and 190th picks.
Klubnik hopes to back Smith to start the season, but if the Jets’ season ends early, they could potentially take a look at Klubnik to see what he’s really made of.
Klubnik starred in 2024 with 36 touchdowns, but threw for 20 fewer last season, ruining his draft stock.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik throws a football during practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, South Carolina, on Aug. 1, 2025. (Ken Ruinard/USA Today Network South Carolina)
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In three seasons as a starter, with a total of 39 games, Klubnik completed 64.2% of his passes for 9,426 yards, 71 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.
