When Cade Klubnik pledged his commitment to Clemson in March 2021, the Tigers’ quarterback security had a strong foundation.
DJ Uiagalelei was entering his sophomore season as Trevor Lawrence's heir apparent, having already taken snaps in his absence. In that absence, Uiagalelei posted a 1-1 record but showed enough for Clemson to see that its future was in bright hands.
A lot can change.
Klubnik came to Clemson with the plan to sit behind the then-junior quarterback as he finished his Tiger career. Eight games in, Klubnik replaced Uiagalelei in a matchup against Syracuse but was mainly a running threat, and held onto the ball to secure Clemson’s comeback efforts.