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What Clemson QB Cade Klubnik was trying to prove at pro day before NFL draft
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CLEMSON – Cade Klubnik , whose final season as Clemson 's quarterback was impacted by injuries, was back on campus March 12 to show he's healthy and deserving of being a 2026 NFL Draft pick.
Klubnik took part in Clemson Pro Day as 16 Tigers went through a series of physical tests and drills to improve their draft stocks. All 32 NFL teams had representatives at the event and there were more than 70 scouts.
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"It's good to put the paw on again. That's for sure," Klubnik said. "One last time."
ESPN's latest NFL draft projections have Klubnik as the No. 9 quarterback and likely to be drafted early on the third day, which is rounds 4-7.
Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs a 4.39 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the quarterback position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney gives a fist bump to former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson running back Adam Randall performs the wide receiver drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams performs the wide receiver drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson longsnapper Philip Florenzo performs the 3-cone shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson running back Adam Randall performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the 10-yard split during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs 4.57 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks reacts after performing 31 reps on the bench press during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams prepares for several drills during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive end Cade Denhoff performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson longsnapper Philip Florenzo performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum performs a 5.44 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs a 4.46 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick shoes during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Blue Boulware on the shoulders of his father, Clemson Tigers football linebacker coach Ben Boulware, looking toward the video screen showing live performs the bench press performances during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Tristan Leigh during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser, left, talks with head coach Dabo Swinney during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney hugs former Tiger and current NFL New Orleans Saints player Bryan Breese during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney watches Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick walk by during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick hugs former Tiger and current NFL New Orleans Saints defensive player, during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick talks with Tyler Venables during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the broad jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the broad jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson long snapper Holden Caspersen performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Participants prepare to perform the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Clemson football Head Coach Dabo Swinney looks back at the video board performs the bench press during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the 3-cone shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
KJ Henry and Bryan Breese, former Clemson Tiger football players now in the NFL, watch during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive linemen Walker Parks and Walker Parks warm up for performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum and Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the quarterback position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs a 4.39 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs a 4.39 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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TJ Parker, Clemson football defensive end for Dabo Swinney, top 2026 NFL Draft prospect
Former Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the quarterback position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney gives a fist bump to former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson running back Adam Randall performs the wide receiver drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams performs the wide receiver drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson longsnapper Philip Florenzo performs the 3-cone shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson running back Adam Randall performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the 10-yard split during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs 4.57 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks reacts after performing 31 reps on the bench press during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams prepares for several drills during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson defensive end Cade Denhoff performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson longsnapper Philip Florenzo performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum performs a 5.44 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs a 4.46 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick shoes during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Blue Boulware on the shoulders of his father, Clemson Tigers football linebacker coach Ben Boulware, looking toward the video screen showing live performs the bench press performances during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Tristan Leigh during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser, left, talks with head coach Dabo Swinney during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney hugs former Tiger and current NFL New Orleans Saints player Bryan Breese during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Co)
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Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney watches Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick walk by during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick hugs former Tiger and current NFL New Orleans Saints defensive player, during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick talks with Tyler Venables during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Sammy Brown, Clemson Tigers football linebacker for coach Dabo Swinney
Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the broad jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the broad jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson long snapper Holden Caspersen performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Participants prepare to perform the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson football Head Coach Dabo Swinney looks back at the video board performs the bench press during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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KJ Henry and Bryan Breese, former Clemson Tiger football players now in the NFL, watch during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive linemen Walker Parks and Walker Parks warm up for performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum and Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the quarterback position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Klubnik was a three-year starter and ranks first in Clemson history and fourth in ACC history with 901 completions. He became the fourth Tigers quarterback with more than 11,000 career yards of total offense.
His senior season was a step backward with 16 touchdowns compared to six interceptions, and he ran for only 94 yards. Late in the season, he suffered ankle and wrist injuries.
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"I didn't get to really show off my athleticism this year just because of injuries," Klubnik said. "I wanted to show I've kind of still got it."
Klubnik, measured at 6-foot-1.7 inches and 207 pounds, did the vertical test (33.5 inches), the 10-yard split (1.58 seconds) and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds. He participated Feb. 26-March 1 in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis but said he was just beginning speed drills.
"I was out in California training with quarterbacks," Klubnik said, "throwing the ball four days a week, doing interview prep for teams. Two or three days a week, we were working on speed training as well. But I didn't really get started in speed training until three weeks ago because of my ankle. It took that long to heal."
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Klubnik suffered a knee injury Oct. 11 against Boston College and did not play in the next game against SMU. He had a thumb and wrist injury when the Tigers lost Dec. 27 to Penn State , 22-10, in the Pinstripe Bowl.
"A lot of people told me not to play the ball game just due to my wrist injury," Klubnik said. "... I feel like I had a duty to continue to show up for them. With everything that I'd been through that year, I wanted to be there for them."
Other players participating in Pro Day were defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart , long snapper Holden Caspersen, defensive end Cade Denhoff, long snapper Philip Florenzo, offensive lineman Tristan Leigh , offensive lineman Ryan Linthicum, cornerback Jaedyn Lukus, offensive lineman Blake Miller , defensive end T.J. Parker , offensive lineman Walker Parks , defensive end Zaire Patterson, running back Adam Randall , wide receiver Antonio Williams , linebacker Wade Woodaz and projected first-round defensive tackle Peter Woods .
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Another projected first-round pick, cornerback Avieon Terrell , was scheduled to participate but did not.
Todd Shanesy covers high school athletics for the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail in the USA TODAY Network. Contact him by email at todd.shanesy@shj.com . Follow him on X, formerly called Twitter, at @ToddShanesySHJ .
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Cade Klubnik NFL draft injury update at Clemson football pro day
