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Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik had the option to enter the 2025 NFL draft after leading the Tigers to the college football playoff last season. However, he decided to return to the program for his senior year in hopes of taking Dabo Swinney's team on another title run.
As Klubnik prepares for the 2025 campaign, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah offered an early scouting comparison on Wednesday.
“His notes read similar to the ones I made for Ryan Tannehill when he was coming out of Texas A&M. Obviously, Tannehill is much bigger, and I thought his arm strength was better than Klubnik’s is at this point in time. However, both guys are very athletic, possessing ideal quickness and the ability to create plays.
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“They both throw with touch and timing and excel on loft passes down the field. Tannehill carved out a solid, decade-plus career, making the Pro Bowl in 2019. Klubnik has areas where he needs to continue to improve, but he has the upside to follow a similar NFL path."
Ryan Tannehill, the No. 8 pick in the 2012 NFL draft, has been in the league for 12 years and has played with both the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans. He earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors and a Pro Bowl selection in 2019.
According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz in March, he isn’t retired even though he did not play in 2024 after his contract with Tennessee expired. He is in conversation with the Minnesota Vikings for a potential return to the field.
Meanwhile, playing in offensive coordinator Garrett Riley’s system, Cade Klubnik threw for 3,649 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2024. He also added 463 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground, putting together the best season of his college career.
Former ESPN analyst on Cade Klubnik’s Heisman Trophy chances
Heading into the 2025 campaign, Cade Klubnik is being considered a top contender for the Heisman Trophy, with only Texas’ Arch Manning and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier having better odds, according to Circa Sports.
Former ESPN analyst David Pollack also praised Klubnik on his show “See Ball Get Ball” on Friday, calling him one of his early picks to be a Heisman finalist.
"He put up the big numbers,” Pollack said, via Athlon Sports. “He was very successful, and now, next on the list, I don’t think he goes backwards. I think he showed you the explosive playmaking down the field. I don’t see how he’s not there [as a Heisman finalist]. I don’t see how Clemson’s not in the national championship picture this year. That’s why I’m all in, baby.”
BetMGM also has Cade Klubnik as one of the top returning players, giving him +1000 odds to win.
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