{"id":659,"date":"2026-05-07T17:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/qb-controversy-for-the-jets-heres-why-cade-klubnik-and-not-geno-smith-would-be-better-for-fantasy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T17:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:04:12","slug":"qb-controversy-for-the-jets-heres-why-cade-klubnik-and-not-geno-smith-would-be-better-for-fantasy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/qb-controversy-for-the-jets-heres-why-cade-klubnik-and-not-geno-smith-would-be-better-for-fantasy\/","title":{"rendered":"QB Controversy For the Jets? Here’s Why Cade Klubnik and Not Geno Smith Would be Better for Fantasy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cade Klubnik enters the NFL as an intriguing developmental quarterback with dual-threat ability and a potential path to playing time in New York. If Geno Smith struggles early or fails to lock down the starting job, Klubnik could quickly emerge as a fantasy-relevant stash in deeper and SuperFlex formats.<\/p>\n

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With the No. 110 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @nyjets select Cade Klubnik.<\/p>\n

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Cade Klubnik, New York Jets<\/h2>\n

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Klubnik went 19-8 over his first two seasons at Clemson, averaging 34.8 passing attempts per game before reaching a peak in 2024 (4,102 combined yards, 43 touchdowns, and just six interceptions). Last year was a step back across the board. His completion rate actually hit a career high (65.6%), but passing yards (2,943), passing touchdowns (16), and rushing yards (94 \u2013 119\/463\/7 in 2024) all declined sharply, a reflection of both his regression and the Tigers’ offensive struggles as a whole.<\/p>\n

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He operated primarily out of the shotgun in an RPO-heavy system, and while his career yards per rush (2.4) undersells his athleticism, he’s shown enough to score 15 times on the ground over the past three seasons. As a passer, he works best getting the ball out quickly into the short and intermediate areas, with a balanced arm that can generate zip or dial back velocity depending on the throw. He’s also capable of extending plays with his feet and maintaining accuracy on the move, a legitimate asset at the next level.<\/p>\n

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The concerns center on what happens when the pocket collapses. Interior pressure gives him real trouble, leading to high, off-target throws on throws that should be completions. His ability to diagnose defenses pre-snap and push the ball down the field consistently are two areas that need development before he can be trusted as a starter. At 6’2″ and around 205 lbs., the frame is slightly below what scouts look for in an NFL starting quarterback.<\/p>\n

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Cade Klubnik 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook<\/h2>\n

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Fantasy Outlook:<\/strong>The Jets signed Geno Smith to a minimal deal in March ($3.3 million for one season), but he will receive $16.2 million this year from the Raiders. Based on this, the opportunity is real for Klubnik to steal New York’s starting quarterback job this summer. <\/p>\n

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