Jets address QB with Cade Klubnik in round 4
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Cade Klubnik was first quarterback off the board on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft, as the New York Jets selected him in the fourth round at No. 110 overall after a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Klubnik started 40 games over four seasons with the Tigers, helping them win a pair of ACC titles and reach the College Football Playoff.
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Sadiq is the ideal “move” tight end in a double-tight offense, offering speed, athleticism and a desire to knock a defender on his butt as a blocker. He can line up attached to the tackle or in the slot — and everything he does looks like a fastball. The tape shows too many concentration drops, but even more holy-cow catches.
Klubnik exited Clemson with more than 10,000 career passing yards and was effective as a runner, rushing for 878 yards over 49 career games.
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Bailey had a monstrous year for the Red Raiders as he led the nation with 14.5 sacks last season. The Jets are hoping that he can make a quick transition to the NFL and show off the same kind of pass-rush ability that he showed nearly every week to the college football fans in Lubbock, Texas.