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Cade Klubnik will start instead as Smith's replacement. It will mark the former Clemson star's pro debut after he was selected by the Jets with the 110th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Klubnik is considered a developmental quarterback by the Jets, who are hoping to tap into the talent that once made him one of the top prospects in the 2026 class. His play during the 2025 season saw his draft stock drop from a first-round pick to the fourth round. As it stands, the rookie is considered the Jets' insurance plan if Smith falters or falls victim to injury.
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Klubnik gets preseason start as Jets' developmental QB and Smith insurance.

Cade Klubnik will start in place of Geno Smith in the Jets' preseason opener; the former Clemson star was selected by the Jets with the 110th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and marks his pro debut. The source describes Klubnik as a developmental quarterback and the Jets' insurance plan if Smith falters or falls victim to injury; his draft stock dropped from first-round prospect to fourth round during the 2025 season.

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