Cade Klubnik had an “incredible” combine
Clemson football quarterback Cade Klubnik earned a day three of the NFL draft screening before Saturday. But did he increase his shares? One NFL insider seems to believe so – hailing it as an “amazing day”.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Charles Davis praised the performance of the struggling Tigers QB — which looks like a redemption tour.
“He reminded us tonight why he was in that conversation (for first-round status),” Davis said.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2026
The clubman fired lasers on the field and looked accurate inside Lucas Oil Stadium. He once entered the 2025 season listening to potential top 10 projections.
The Clemson QB clearly took his work at the combine seriously whether he dropped back three or five steps and then threw. Rapoport believes Klubnik will definitely find a home in the league, even if it means backing up the veteran.
There were once concerns about Clemson’s Cade Klubnik
Clubnik has recently been the subject of concern by various voices across the football landscape. Even within the Atlantic Coast Conference, according to what an unnamed ACC defensive coordinator told The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman on Sept. 30.
“It looks really unpleasant out there,” said rival DC. “He’s late so often. He looks like a first-time starter, not a guy with as much experience as he has.”
Even the NFL’s director of scouting believed “something was wrong” when he watched Klubnik early in the 25 season.
“If anyone is pushing, he is,” the unanimous director told Feldman. “I saw jerk, mobility and some arm talent, but he needed to improve his accuracy and decision-making. He just couldn’t play with composure.”
The narrative has changed drastically in just one day. Now Klubnik needs an epic Clemson Pro Day to solidify a higher draft pick.
2026-03-01 02:05:00
