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Rams Draft Ohio State Tight End Max Klare at No. 61

The move signals long-term depth for three-tight-end packages.

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Overview

  • After selecting quarterback Ty Simpson in Round 1 Thursday, Los Angeles used the 61st pick Friday to take Ohio State tight end Max Klare.
  • The pick adds to a deep group of Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen, a setup Sean McVay used in 13 personnel with three tight ends on the field.
  • Analysts described the choice as future focused with a modest 2026 role likely because Klare must refine his blocking and veterans already hold snaps.
  • Klare caught 43 passes for 448 yards and two touchdowns at Ohio State in 2025 after a 51 catch, 685 yard season at Purdue in 2024, and he measures about 6 foot 5 and 243 pounds.
  • Early reviews were mixed as USA TODAY gave a B and Yahoo Sports and the New York Post landed near the C range, with Newsweek noting criticism that the Rams passed on higher rated receivers.