Cade Klubnik: Steelers' Potential Day 3 QB

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered story shaping the season. The 2026 NFL draft is less than a month out, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still have no clear quarterback for next season. If they skip the position in the first three rounds, Clemson's signal caller, Cade Clubnik, stands out as a Smart Day 3 target, projected for the 4th round. His 6-foot-2 to a 7-pound quarterback clocked a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash at Clemson's pro-day, showing solid, straight line speed. Fans in scout see his quick release, deep ball accuracy, and sharp pocket awareness as big pluses, especially his rhythm on time throws. On the flip side, he sometimes misses coverages due to average vision, slows down processing after his first read, and leans too much on his legs, instead of arm strength under pressure. His stats improved over time, 2,844 yards with 19 touchdowns as a sophomore, then 3,600.

1:0239 and 36 scores the next year, settling at 2,943 with 16 touchdowns in his final season. With the draft heating up, Clubnik could give Pittsburgh that young arm they'd been