A First-Team All-Big Ten tight end in his lone season at Ohio State, Max Klare arrives with the pass-catching pedigree to earn early targets for the Rams.
Max Klare is a rookie tight end selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. After three seasons building a reputation at Purdue, the Cincinnati native transferred to Ohio State for a single standout season, showing off the route-running and separation ability that made him one of the top tight ends in his draft class.
Path to the league
Klare attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio as a three-star recruit before committing to Purdue, where he played from 2022 to 2024. He transferred to Ohio State for the 2025 season and was selected by the Rams with the 61st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Klare posted a career-high 51 receptions for 685 yards and four touchdowns at Purdue in 2024, earning Third-Team All-Big Ten honors. He totaled 116 receptions for 1,329 yards and six touchdowns across his college career at Purdue and Ohio State combined.
2025 season recap
In his only season at Ohio State, Klare made 14 appearances with 11 starts, catching 43 passes for 448 yards and two touchdowns, earning First-Team All-Big Ten recognition from both coaches and media. The 6-foot-4, 246-pound tight end then went to the Rams in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Max Klare
- ESPN: Max Klare
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Ohio State
- Hometown
- Guilford, IN, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
