Max Klare
Ohio State

HT:
6040
WT:
240
YR:
JR
POS:
TE
OVR RK
40
POS RK
CEILING POTENTIAL
High-End Starter Potential
OVR RK
PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT
Max Klare enters 2025 as one of the top breakout tight end prospects in the country, coming off a 684-yard campaign at Purdue before transferring to Ohio State. A smooth athlete with excellent ball skills, Klare operates with natural leverage, fluid movement, and consistent hands both over the middle and up the seam. He played nearly half his 2024 snaps from the slot, showcasing high-end YAC ability (6.7 YAC/reception) and body control on option and crossing routes. While not overly physical, Klare flashes enough functional strength to finish blocks and maintain leverage in space, though improving his in-line technique and anchor strength remains a key development area. In Ryan Day’s offense, surrounded by NFL-caliber playmakers, Klare could be featured as a seam-stretching threat with first-round upside. He profiles as a modern mismatch tight end capable of lining up all over the formation and thriving in pass-heavy systems that use motion and spacing concepts to isolate athletic TEs.
CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS
High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.
Primary scout:
Brandon Lundberg
KEY STRENGTHS
Fluid Athlete
YAC Ability
Slot Versatility
KEY WEAKNESSES
In-Line Play Strength
Blocking Consistency
Physicality at Catch Point
PLAYER COMPARISONS