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Clemson star quarterback Cade Klubnik will bypass the 2025 NFL Draft and will return to school next season, he announced Monday on social media. Klubnik guided Clemson to the ACC title and an appearance in the College Football Playoff in his second full season as the program’s starting quarterback.
“The story isn’t over,” Klubnik wrote. “See y’all in 2025.”
Klubnik figures to be a Heisman Trophy favorite in the preseason. He ranked No. 3 in CBS Sports’ way-too-early predictions for the 2025 balloting.
A five-star prospect in the Class of 2022, Klubnik had the best statistical season of his career in 2024, throwing for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns to six interceptions. He ran for seven more scores. Klubnik threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ 38-24 loss to Texas in the first round of the CFP on the road.
Klubnik declined to comment on whether he would declare for the draft or return to school for his senior season ahead of the loss to Texas. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said publicly multiple times he anticipated his quarterback would return for his final season of eligibility in 2025.
Klubnik took over as the starting quarterback late in the 2022 season after former Clemson signal-caller DJ Uiagalelei was benched in the ACC title game. Klubnik entered the 2023 season as the starter and threw for 2,844 yards and 19 touchdowns.
What Klubnik’s return means for Clemson
Klubnik returning to school is the latest offseason win for coach Dabo Swinney. Klubnik looked sharp throughout the 2024 season and was a huge reason why the Tigers snuck into the CFP after upsetting SMU in the ACC title game. Klubnik isn’t the only impact player returning to Clemson next fall. Star defensive tackle Peter Woods and defensive end TJ Parker…
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Author : Cameron Salerno
Publish date : 2024-12-31 01:59:00
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