Max Klare NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Los Angeles Rams TE

The Los Angeles Rams selected Ohio State TE Max Klare with the No. 61 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Max Klare is an explosive presence who uses route nuance and a great catch-to-attack mentality to create space for himself.

The Ohio State offense hasn't given him the platform to show what he can do, but the tape doesn't lie.

Klare was a 3-star recruit and transferred from Purdue after having his breakout season. He was third on Ohio State in receiving yards and receptions, and finished his career with 1,329 yards on 116 receptions and six touchdowns.

He'll provide alignment versatility to the NFL level with functional in-line ability, but does his best work as a pass catcher and as a move blocker.

Dan has covered the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL Draft since 2019 while contributing for RGR Football. Most recently, he spent the 2025 draft cycle at The Draft Network and is entering his first season in B/R's Scouting Department.

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Where He Wins

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— Has a workmanlike mentality as a blocker who can help from multiple alignments.

— Showcases route-stem nuance to read defenders' leverage and manipulate body position.

— Explosive seam threat who gets on second level defenders in a hurry.

— Once Klare catches the football, he gets upfield quickly and can reduce defenders angles.

— Settling in zone to become available to the quarterback.

Areas of Improvement

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— In-line blocking, functional strength and hand placement to increase effectiveness.

— Consistently uses his hands at the top of his route to not get caught by physical defenders.

— Lining up blocks on the move to stay connected and free up running backs.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 7.7 (Key Contributor - 2nd Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA (7.5 in 2022),  Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State (7.5 in 2023), TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green (7.6 in 2025)

OVERALL RANK: 43

POSITION RANK: TE2

PRO COMPARISON: Mark Andrews

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'4"

Weight: 246

Hand Size: 9 ⅛"

Arm Length: 32 ⅛"

Wingspan: 77 ⅞"

40-yard dash: N/A

10-yard split: N/A

Vertical: N/A

Broad: N/A

3 cone: N/A

Shuttle: N/A

Bench: N/A

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