Overview
- Klubnik signed a four-year rookie contract with New York ahead of rookie minicamp, with reports pegging the deal near $5.5 million and a $1.2 million bonus.
- The Clemson product took the field at rookie minicamp as a team video of his entrance drew more than 1 million views and playful reactions from fans and teammates.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn said Geno Smith will open 2026 as QB1, and Klubnik will compete with Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook for snaps.
- New York traded up 18 spots to draft him at No. 110 in Round 4, making him the fifth quarterback taken in this class.
- Analysts see a wide range of outcomes, with ESPN’s Matt Miller labeling Klubnik the late-round passer most likely to echo Brock Purdy by outperforming his draft slot.