Max Klare

Our College Grade

How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.

College Production

Purdue · Big Ten

The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.

Scouting Report

Ohio State · 2026 draft class

Max Klare is the preliminary TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft class, bringing explosive athleticism and good hands to a position group that lacks elite talent. The 6'4", 240-pound Ohio State tight end transferred from Purdue after a productive career where he caught 51 passes and earned third-team All-Big Ten honors despite playing in an offense that struggled. The tape shows the best route-running tight end in the class-he has a natural feel for separating that translates directly to the NFL. Klare wins with great overall athleticism and nuance as a route runner to create separation windows, excelling particularly against zone coverage where he displays an instinctive feel for gaps. He's a very good route runner in the short passing game who understands how to create separation and makes good decisions on choice routes. Born into an athletic family-his father Andy was a former Boston College nose guard, and his left-handed power hitting drew MLB attention-Klare brings focused mentality to his craft. In 2025 at Ohio State, he has 43 receptions for 448 yards and 2 touchdowns, though his production has suffered with many mouths to feed in the Buckeyes' explosive offense. His blocking remains a work in progress, which is key to achieving complete TE1 status.

Honors

TE1 in 2026 class; #4 TE per Mel Kiper; Day 1-3 projection; Purdue to Ohio State transfer