Cade Klubnik NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Clemson QB

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 205

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POSITIVES

— Good arm talent/strength to access and attack all levels of the defense.

— Great athletic profile; a true dual-threat who extends the offensive playbook and play calling.

— Improved deep ball passer, figuring out when to use touch and strength.

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NEGATIVES

— Consistent decision-making when facing pressure in the pocket.

— Post-snap defensive coverage recognition; can be struggle to process info quickly.

— Cleaning up turnover-worthy plays.

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NOTES

— Born Oct. 10, 2003

— 5-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Honorable-Mention All-ACC

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OVERALL

Cade Klubnik is a gifted quarterback with a dual-threat skill set fitting for today's NFL.

Klubnik has improved this season with diagnosing and reading defenses pre-snap. When the defensive coverage stays the same after the snap, Klubnik attacks the weaknesses he identified before the snap. The game has slowed down for him more than last season.

As a passer, he possesses a good arm to make high-end throws from the pocket and on the move. Klubnik delivers middle-of-the-field passes with good velocity and zip. In the short and intermediate portions of the field, Klubnik can drive passes into tight windows. His ability to make throws when flushed out of the pocket has been great. Klubnik uses his athleticism to turn nothing into something and help pull the offense out of a hole.

His accuracy is improving, but still a work in progress. Klubnik can put the ball where his receivers need it to be. In clean pockets, he has been good at pushing the ball down the field accurately. Klubnik is a dual-threat QB who makes plays with his legs in various ways. He has multiple explosive/long runs this season.

Klubnik still struggles when defensive pressure gets home. If he is not able to counter with his athleticism, his decision-making remains questionable. He will put the ball in harm's way for potential turnovers. Klubnik is still learning to trust his eyes and progressions. There are moments where he is stuck on a covered receiver but does not pivot to find a wide-open receiver down the field. Klubnik's next step of development is handling post-snap defensive rotations and changes. He excels when the defense runs what they display pre-snap. When the picture changes, Klubnik struggles to process the new information quickly.

Overall, Cade Klubnik is a talented quarterback prospect with serious starting potential. Klubnik's dual-threat skill set will give defenses plenty to worry about. As he continues to develop his passing game from the pocket, Klubnik offers a potential franchise QB ceiling.

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GRADE: 7.5 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 58

POSITION RANK: QB6

PRO COMPARISON: A more athletic Baker Mayfield

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Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson

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Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.