Cade Klubnik has the opportunity to cement himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft with an impressive 2025 campaign, but at least one AFC executive believes things will "have to be near perfect" for him to maximize his talent at the next level.

The five-member panel of Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus, Jordan Mendoza and Blake Toppmeyer gave Klubnik the edge as the No. 1 quarterback in the nation entering 2025 over Allar and Manning. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik enters his senior season as a Heisman trophy candidate and a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Klubnik's growth, including thriving in clutch situations and using his legs, has him viewed as one of the top ...

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Cade Klubnik had been Clemson’s starting quarterback for less than 24 hours. His first official start was still almost a month away. But the day after coming off the bench ...

But Clemson's offense will not take a step forward unless the Tigers get more consistent play at quarterback with Cade Klubnik. Klubnik was a five-star prospect coming out of high school for a ...

Clemson football's quarterback Cade Klubnik isn’t wasting energy trading words with LSU head coach Brian Kelly. When asked about Kelly’s latest jab — calling Clemson’s Memorial Stadium “ Death Valley Junior ” during a Rotary Club event in Baton Rouge — Klubnik kept his response short.

They have got their players to do that. And after Parker’s stand to protect the team’s honor, here came Cade Klubnik. Clemson would not have paid much attention to what Kelly said had the LSU head coach been standing on firm ground. He is standing on ...