Grading Rams' pick of Max Klare at No. 61 in NFL draft
The Los Angeles Rams started on the offensive side of the ball, going with a tight end in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft . The addition of Ohio State’s Max Klare may be a future investment for the offense, with the roster already having veteran tight ends Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee for him to learn from. Klare joined the Buckeyes last season, producing 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games played.
He started his career at Purdue for the first three seasons. 2026 NFL Draft Round 2 and 3 grades: Live analysis for every pick Max Klare draft grade Grade: B “Is it possible to run packages with four tight ends? Sean McVay might be inclined to find out.
Despite returning the likes of Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles opts for another well-built target for Matthew Stafford. Klare, who had a solid case to be the second or third tight end taken, can help boost the passing game out of the gate ... if he can see sufficient reps.
” — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Rams 2026 NFL Draft picks The Rams have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list: Round 1, Pick 13 (from Falcons): Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama Round 2, Pick 61: Max Klare, TE, Ohio State Round 3, Pick 93: Keagen Trost, OL, Missouri Round 6, Pick 207 (from Texans through Rams and Titans) Round 7, Pick 232 (from Ravens ) Round 7, Pick 251 (Compensatory Selection) Round 7, Pick 252 (Compensatory Selection) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Grading LA Rams' pick of Max Klare at No. 62 in 2026 NFL Draft