NYJ Cade Klubnik
NFL player. Position: QB. Team: New York Jets.
Quick Facts
- Position: QB
- Team: NYJ (New York Jets)
- Draft: 2026 NFL Draft (5th QB selected)
2026 Outlook
Cade Klubnik joined the Jets as the 5th QB drafted in what scouts described as a weak 2026 class. Early reports from minicamp and OTAs indicate he's ahead of schedule for a rookie—originally, the Jets considered adding a veteran backup to support starter Geno Smith, but Klubnik impressed enough to become the favorite to enter the season as the #2 on the depth chart. The Jets are a rebuilding organization likely to target a top-tier QB prospect in 2027, but Klubnik will have an opportunity to play if the team falls out of contention late in the season. (per Re-Grading the 2026 NFL Draft Quarterbacks Exposes One Massive Miscalculation)
Role / Depth Chart
Backup QB behind Geno Smith. Competing for the #2 role; early OTA performance suggests he's the favorite to win that spot.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-06-09 — QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more (QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more)
- 2026-06-22 — Re-Grading the 2026 NFL Draft Quarterbacks Exposes One Massive Miscalculation (Re-Grading the 2026 NFL Draft Quarterbacks Exposes One Massive Miscalculation)