Jets Draft Cade Klubnik, Sparking QB Battle

0:00On April 28th, the New York Jets grabbed 22-year-old quarterback Kade Klubnik in the draft, marking him as the fifth signal caller, Auffa. Bored. Last season at Clemson, he suited up for 12 games, hitting 65.6% of his passes, 257 out of 300. 92 for 2,943 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just six picks. Ahead of him when Fernando Mendoza, first overall to Las Vegas, ties Simpson to the Rams, Carson Beck to Arizona, and Drew Aller to Pittsburgh. At 6.2 and 207 pounds, Klubnik brings solid arm talent and experience to a team looking to rebuild its QB depth. Fans and players are buzzing about his arrival, especially since he's long followed the Jets' rocky quarterback past. But he's fired up for the fresh coaching staff, new culture, and revamped roster. Ready to hit the ground running and prove himself. He's walking into a quarterback room, led by veteran Geno Smith, the 35-year-old starter,

1:03signed for at least this year. Undrafted Brady Cook, an off-season signy Bailey Zapi, round out the group for now, setting up a real battle for that number two spot. Head coach Aaron Glenn loves the competition. Saying as long as Smith produces, he stays put. But everyone's pushing each other with no limits on. Snaps. This setup could spark something special for the Jets' offense moving forward.