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Why Cade Klubnik threw in front of scouts at Clemson football Pro Day and how he did
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CLEMSON — As five of Clemson football 's seven 2025 NFL draft prospects warmed up for Pro Day at the practice facility on Thursday, quarterback Cade Klubnik arrived.
While other current Clemson players entered the building in sweats and casual clothing, Klubnik wore shorts, had his cleats in his hands and earphones in his ears. He was focused like it was a real game, conducting his warmup routine and talking with assistant quarterbacks coach Tajh Boyd .
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Klunbink, who opted to return to Clemson for his final season in 2025 instead of going pro, threw to tight end Jake Briningstool at Clemson's Pro Day in front of scouts from all 32 teams, including Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
"Cade's a great quarterback, great player. We had a lot of reps together, so it's cool to be able to be back in our environment (and) be able to let him get out there and swing it," Briningstool said. "Also a good opportunity for him, his time is next year, but be able to get out there and get a good feel for it."
Klubnik didn't throw at Clemson's Pro Day last season after he had an up-and-down 2023. Reserve quarterback and student coach Paul Tyson threw at the event to running back Will Shipley .
After Klubnik blossomed in 2024, when he finished third nationally in passing touchdowns (36) and threw for 3,639 yards, he showcased his arm and accuracy for scouts a year early.
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Analyzing Cade Klubnik 's accuracy at Clemson Pro Day
In the early portions of the session, Klubnik was consistent with his throws to Briningstool, who was Clemson's lone skill-position player who participated in drills. He made on-time short and intermediate passes to Briningstool, who showcased his footwork, route running and catching to scouts.
Klubnik did have two miscues though. He underthrew Briningstool while scrambling to the right on a pass and overthrew his former tight end on a 40-yard pass to the left end zone.
Klubnik redeemed himself on the final throw of the drill, launching a 45- to 50-yard pass that Briningstool secured.
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Briningstool, who said teams project him to be taken between the third through fifth rounds of the NFL draft, recorded 49 catches for 530 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024. He also holds Clemson's record for career receptions for a tight end with 127.
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Cade Klubnik throws at Clemson football Pro Day: How Tigers QB did
