Grading Rams' selection of TE Max Klare in 2nd round
The Rams were supposed to be all-in, but the selection of Max Klare feels like another pick for the future, not the present.
For the second straight night, the Los Angeles Rams took a player on offense who may not contribute much as a rookie. And for the second straight year, they drafted a tight end in Round 2. At No.
61 overall, the Rams selected Ohio State tight end Max Klare . It was a somewhat surprising pick by Los Angeles, given its depth at the position already. However, it made one thing clear: The Rams are preparing for the future instead of prioritizing the present, as they did in free agency and throughout the offseason so far.
Tight ends can take some time to acclimate to the NFL. Just look at Terrance Ferguson, who was barely on the field early last season despite being the team's top pick in the draft. It's hard to imagine Klare having a huge impact as a rookie in 2026, especially when you look at the depth chart with Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Tyler Higbee already on it next to Ferguson.
This was a pick for the future, knowing Parkinson and Allen are both entering the final year of their contracts. The Rams may not want to keep both of them, so by drafting Klare, they're ensuring they have enough depth to continue running 13 personnel if there's some turnover next offseason. In the immediate future, the Rams have enough playmakers at tight end to run 15 personnel if they want.