Rookie QB Cade Klubnik Reminds Jets Fans of This MVP Runner-Up
Summary
The New York Jets selected quarterback Cade Klubnik from Clemson in the 2026 NFL draft, surprising some fans who expected them to pick Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Klubnik’s appearance during an offseason workout made fans compare him to former Jets quarterback Chad Pennington.Key Facts
- The Jets chose Cade Klubnik with the 10th pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
- Fans noticed Klubnik looks similar to Chad Pennington, a former Jets quarterback.
- Klubnik is 22 years old and played college football at Clemson.
- The Jets originally were linked to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson but he was picked earlier by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Chad Pennington was the Jets’ first-round pick in 2000 and played for the team until 2007.
- Pennington led the Jets to three playoff appearances and won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2006.
- He was the NFL MVP runner-up in 2008, finishing behind Peyton Manning.
- After the Jets, Pennington played three seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
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