Cade Klubnik Turns $3.4M NIL Payday Into Community Giveback With Unique Deal

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeremy Lockett | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 11:18 AM ET

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik is making headlines off the field as well as on it, thanks to a groundbreaking new NIL deal that includes a highly detailed, lifelike action figure.

Valued at $3.4 million by On3’s NIL rankings, Klubnik has solidified his place not just as a top college quarterback but also as a marketable star attracting unique endorsements.

Klubnik recently partnered with Collegiate Legends, a company known for creating collectible action figures of prominent college football players. This deal marks the company’s first collaboration with an ACC athlete and comes as part of their final NIL campaign of the year.

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik has received a custom action figure through an NIL deal with Collegiate Legends.

Klubnik has a $3.4 million On3 NIL Valuation and is the first ACC player to partner with the company.

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— On3 NIL (@On3NIL) June 27, 2025

Previous Collegiate Legends clients include standout athletes like South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and Alabama’s Jaylen Mbakwe.

“Cade embodies the leadership and character that make him a role model on and off the field,” said Holly Tanory, President of Collegiate Legends. “We are proud to feature him as our first ACC athlete, and we look forward to an exciting season ahead.”

Klubnik has also committed to giving back, pledging a portion of the proceeds from the action figure sales to charity. He will make a special appearance to distribute these toys to children in the local community, while also donating some figures to Clemson Athletics to enhance fan and player engagement programs.

The timing of this NIL deal aligns perfectly with Klubnik’s rising profile. After a breakout 2024 season where he threw for 3,649 yards and 36 touchdowns, the Clemson star quarterback has been generating buzz as a Heisman Trophy candidate and NFL Draft prospect.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

The first-ever Cade Klubnik action figure has officially been UNBOXED on the My Damn Toys YouTube channel — and now it’s your turn to grab one!

This limited edition figure is available now for presale ONLY at Tiger Sports Shop. Don’t wait — once… pic.twitter.com/Iy71hB0mFj
— Collegiate Legends (@Collegiatelegnd) June 27, 2025

Ranked No. 7 on On3’s NIL valuation list and No. 8 on the NIL 100 — a ranking of the top college and high school athletes by NIL value — Klubnik is a major presence in the college football landscape.

Heading into his senior season, Klubnik remains focused on growth and team success. “Quarterback is a developmental position, and building chemistry with my offensive coordinator has been key,” he recently told On3.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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