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Jets’ Cade Klubnik Gains ‘Sleeper’ Buzz as ESPN Sees Minimal Year-One Work

Fresh projections position the rookie as a developmental option with limited snaps expected.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Mike Clay projects about 143 passing yards and one touchdown for Klubnik as a rookie with no starts.
  • Justin Melo of NFL Draft on SI labeled Klubnik the Jets’ top draft sleeper after noting his poise at rookie minicamp.
  • Rich Cimini reports the Jets plan to give Klubnik ample offseason reps behind starter Geno Smith, and coaches Frank Reich and Bill Musgrave were smitten pre-draft.
  • ESPN’s Jordan Reid says Klubnik looks steady when protected but can make poor choices when pressured, with New York’s young line and weapons seen as helpful support.
  • Clay notes this rookie quarterback class is expected to have little immediate impact, and history shows mid-round passers rarely log heavy snaps in Year 1.