Women and gents, we collect right here in the present day for our weekly assembly on the QB Energy Rankings City Corridor with one merchandise — and one merchandise solely — on our agenda: an apology to Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik.

I have been exhausting on Cade, and I do not simply imply as a result of I’ve not often included him in these rankings during the last two seasons. No, I have been vocally essential of his total play. I believed he was considered one of Clemson’s larger weak spots.

It did not assist to see D.J. Uiagalelei taking part in properly for Oregon State final season whereas Klubnik was ending tenth of 11 certified ACC QBs in passing effectivity. Over all people piled on Dabo Swinney for his refusal to make use of the switch portal to complement his roster. Individuals talked about how the Tigers wanted so as to add extensive receivers, or offensive linemen and host of different spots the place they might’ve used some further depth.

I’d add that the Tigers might use a brand new QB, too.

Then the season began, and Klubnik was a large number towards Georgia. He turned the ball over, took too many sacks and missed too many throws. I made certain to say loudly on the time that I would not choose Clemson too harshly due to the competitors, however I did not supply the identical grace to Klubnik. My thoughts was already made up on that.

Ever since, Klubnik has repeatedly jogged my memory I ought to’ve provided him the identical leeway. He is been phenomenal. In Clemson’s final 5 video games, he is tallied 21 touchdowns with just one interception. He is finishing over 67% of his passes for 8.9 yards per try and has a passer effectivity score of 177.8. That is a top-five type of quantity. Even with the Georgia recreation included, Klubnik ranks fifteenth nationally with a score of 164.92. His 21 whole touchdowns rank fifth. He has appeared each bit the five-star prospect he was popping out of Westlake Excessive College in Austin, Texas and has the seventh-best betting odds to win the Heisman Trophy at +2000 based on DraftKings Sportsbook.

And I am sorry I ever doubted him. It will not occur once more. He is ranked this week, and he’ll in all probability keep on the checklist most weeks from right here on out. Earlier than we get to these rankings, although, a reminder for everyone the way it works.

• This isn’t a NFL Draft board rating, neither is it primarily based on any type of statistical components. Your numbers matter, certain, however total, I am rating quarterbacks primarily based on the “juice” they’ve on the present second in time. It is a mixture of how properly you are taking part in, what you could have completed and what you would possibly accomplish within the close to future. When you imagine a QB I have never listed must be listed, I solely stored them off the checklist as a result of I do not such as you. Or, maybe it is this second half. 
• I do not rank any QB the week after a loss. You may be the best QB of all time, however when you lose on Saturday, you will not be right here. I do not care when you suppose your offensive line stinks, OK? That is the burden the QB should carry. When you win, it is as a result of your teammates did their jobs. When you lose, it is on you. Embrace it.

Honorable Point out: Drew Allar, Penn State; Rocco Becht, Iowa State; Evan Bullock, Louisiana Tech; Jordan McCloud, Texas State; Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt