A return of our Summer Scouting Series here at Steelers Depot. We highlight 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls who are generating buzz prior to the start of the 2025 CFB season at positions that the Pittsburgh Steelers may have interest in several months from now, once the pre-draft process really ramps up.
CADE KLUBNIK, QB, CLEMSON (SENIOR) — 6-2, 210 POUNDS
THE GOOD
— Good athlete who can be a threat on the ground
— Uses his athleticism to make plays outside of the pocket
— Can make off-platform throws with various arm angles
— Throws from a strong, stable base
— Comfortable throwing the ball under pressure
— Displays impressive touch on his deep passes
— Has the arm strength to push the ball down the field
— Likes his back-shoulder fades along the sideline
— Can climb the pocket and will step into his throws
— Does a good job surveying the field for an open target
— Going into his third year as a full-time starter
— Play and production made a notable leap in 2024
— High-character guy in the locker room and on the field
THE BAD
— Doesn’t possess ideal size/functional mass at the position
— Velocity on his passes is only average
— Can put the ball at risk due to willingness to throw into danger
— Can be separated from the football when the pressure sets in
— Senior from Austin, Texas
— Born Oct.