Clemson QB Cade Klubnik receives custom action figure through NIL deal with Collegiate Legends

With his NFL Draft stock on the rise, Cade Klubnik continues to thrive in the NIL space with a $3.4 million On3 NIL Valuation. The Clemson quarterback will now have his own action figure.

Klubnik is joining forces with Collegiate Legends, the company told On3. He is the latest college football star to receive a custom action figure through an NIL deal, joining a group that includes South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers and Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe. This will be Collegiate Legends’ last NIL activation this year.

In addition, Klubnik will be donating a portion of the proceeds to charity and make a special appearance to gift the toys to children in the community. He will also donate toys to Clemson Athletics for fan engagement and athlete programming.

“Cade is more than just a top-tier quarterback. He’s a leader, a role model, and exactly the kind of athlete who motivates the next generation,” said Holly Tanory, President of Collegiate Legends, in a statement to On3. “He’s the perfect choice to represent our first ACC partnership and to kick off what promises to be an unforgettable college football season.”

Klubnik is coming off a breakout season at Clemson in 2024, leading the Tigers to the College Football Playoff. He threw for 3,649 yards and 36 touchdowns – an impressive bounce-back from an up-and-down 2023 season.

Cade Klubnik set for success on, off field in 2025

The Heisman Trophy buzz is already starting ahead of Cade Klubnik’s senior season, and he’s gaining traction as a projected first-round pick in the NFL Draft. He’s also one of the top names at quarterback in what’s shaping up to be a loaded draft class at the position.

At $3.4 million, Klubnik’s On3 NIL Valuation ranks No. 7 in the college football NIL rankings. He also checks in at No. 8 in the On3 NIL 100, the first of its kind and defacto NIL ranking of the top 100 high school and college athletes ranked by their On3 NIL Valuation.

After passing on an NFL Draft with question marks at quarterback, Klubnik will now look to get Clemson back to the College Football Playoff and maintain its spot atop the ACC. Speaking with On3’s Pete Nakos, he’s focusing on his development to eventually get to the next level.

“At the end of the day, quarterback is a developmental game, and your relationship with your offensive coordinator is probably the most important relationship in football,” Klubnik said. “So being able to just have more time and more games under my belt with him has been huge. I took a step between two years ago and last year, and I’m trying to take another step this year. That’s kind of my mentality. I played some of my best ball last year, but still not good enough in terms of where I want to be.”