Overview
- New York moved up in the fourth round to select Cade Klubnik, sending picks No. 128 and No. 140 to the Bengals for No. 110 and No. 199.
- The Jets jumped one slot ahead of the Broncos, with ESPN’s Rich Cimini noting Denver could have interest through Clemson roommate Caleb Nix’s connection to Bo Nix.
- Team reporting said the front office feared other clubs would grab Klubnik if they waited, which helps explain the aggressive move up the board.
- Some evaluators viewed Klubnik as a late Day 3 prospect, and Cimini called the pick a reach compared with sixth- or seventh-round grades.
- ESPN analysts said the Jets see Klubnik as a developmental backup behind Geno Smith, with traits and mobility that need steadier decision-making and no change to plans for a bigger quarterback pursuit in 2027.