Max Klare Draft Evaluation | OSU TE Film Breakdown

Max Klare emerged as one of the most intriguing tight end prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft after transferring from Purdue to Ohio State, where he earned First Team All-Big Ten honors. In this film breakdown, we dive into Klare’s athletic profile, route running ability, release, and acceleration that make him a dangerous receiving threat. You’ll see why Klare projects as more of a “big slot” tight end at the next level, with strong separation ability and run-after-catch upside. We also evaluate his limitations at the catch point due to arm length and hand size, along with how that impacts his blocking and inline versatility. This video covers: Release and acceleration off the line Route running and separation ability Run-after-catch (RAC) potential Ball skills and catch-point concerns Blocking effort and positional projection Final NFL Draft grade and projection Is Max Klare’s athleticism enough to overcome his physical limitations and elevate his draft stock? Evaluate Max Klare and view other draft grades on We-Draft.com.