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0:432026 NFL Draft Grades: Rams Select Max Klare No. 61
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Pat Freiermuth
Summary
Max Klare is a high-floor tight end who presents well in the passing game but lacks ideal play strength as a run blocker. He has the tools to start early in his career, though his overall ceiling may fall short of Pro Bowl or All-Pro levels.
About
- 2025: First team All-Big Ten
- 2024-2025: Seventh-most receiving yards (1,133) by FBS TE
Strengths
- Great footwork to reach the second level and engage defenders in space.
- Does a good job breaking down his feet and leveraging defenders to create separation at the stem.
- Good burst and elusiveness after the catch.
- Finds soft spots in zone coverage effectively.
Weaknesses
- Lacks ideal mass and functional strength to sustain inline blocks.
- Inconsistent pass catcher throughout his career.
- Struggles to sustain blocks in open space.
Top Max Klare News
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Rams' Max Klare: Added by Rams
The Rams selected Klare in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 61st overall.
Klare (6-foot-4, 246 pounds) is a natural fit for head coach Sean McVay's offense, having showcased natural acumen as a route runner during college along with solid speed and athleticism, though he didn't take part in drills at the combine and has room for improvement as a blocker. As a redshirt junior at Ohio State in 2025, Klare totaled 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns on 56 targets across 14 games. As a rookie, however, Klare's opportunities project to be significantly limited as he works to establish himself in one of the NFL's most crowded TE rooms. All of Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen had roles on offense in 2025.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 246 lbs |
| Birthplace: Guilford, IN |
| Age: 22 |