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The Jets drafted Cade Klubnik at No. 110, indicating their belief in his potential. However, Geno Smith will continue as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
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New York made a move up the draft board to take Cade Klubnik at No. 110, which shows they see potential in him. But that doesnât mean their immediate plans at quarterback have changed â Geno Smith is still the man for 2026.
Thatâs what makes this pick interesting. The Jets clearly saw enough in Klubnik to make a move for him, but theyâve also made it clear: Smith remains the starter, and Klubnik is coming in to learn, not to take over.
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Klubnik wasnât just a random Day 3 pick. The Jets valued his movement skills and earlier game tape, which stood out more than his final college season. Their reasoning made it clear they believed the talent had fallen far enough to justify moving up.
This is how teams typically manage two timelines. The current timeline stays with the veteran, while the future timeline gets a chance to develop without being forced onto the field too soon.
The Jets arenât looking to Klubnik to come in and turn things around straight away. Thatâs not why he was picked. With Smith, theyâve got someone who can run the offense smoothly and help manage expectations without having to force a young quarterback into a role he isnât ready for.
The Jets drafted Cade Klubnik at No. 110 because they see potential in him as a future quarterback.
Geno Smith remains the starting quarterback for the Jets, with Klubnik brought in to learn and develop.
Klubnik's drafting suggests the Jets are planning for the future while maintaining Smith as the immediate starter.
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For a team trying to get back on track, that kind of stability is far more valuable than taking unnecessary risks. Young quarterbacks tend to develop better when theyâre surrounded by solid coaching and structure rather than being thrown into difficult situations before theyâre prepared for it.
New York can now take a closer look at Klubnik without having to rush him. They get to see how he picks up the playbook, how he competes against backup-level competition, and whether the traits they liked in him come through often enough to warrant a bigger role down the line.
It is a smarter approach than getting caught up in hype over who might be the next starter. If Klubnik shows progress quickly, thatâs a bonus. If not, they still have their starting quarterback and more information to guide their future decisions at the position.
The Jets didnât go all-in on a top quarterback pick, but they didnât ignore the position either. Instead, they took a balanced approach that fits where the roster is right now.
Thatâs why Smith remains central to the 2026 season, even after drafting Klubnik. The rookie represents a long-term bet, while Smith provides immediate stability. Itâs important for those roles to remain clear if this plan is going to work rather than cause confusion.
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