Max Klare

TE5

68.15

Ohio State

Age

6'4"

246

lbs

Recliner Rating:

RELEASE/ROUTE RUNNING

He is one of the best route runners in this draft class, and is able to get open early in his route as well as deep down field at the stem. He has great hips and explosion at his release and the stem of his route to create separation with ease. What we love is that Klare can get open at all three levels either from inline or in the slot.

YARDS AFTER CATCH

Klare is an incredibly fluid athlete with great hips and explosiveness. He has great long speed as well, making him a dangerous threat if he is able to make catches in stride turning them into long gains. He transitions quickly to a runner making the most out of his catches.

ATHLETICISM

Klare is a great athlete, showing off fluid hips, explosiveness, and great long speed. At the position, these helps him become a very fluid route runner, and dangerous weapon after the catch.

BLOCKING

He was average at best at blocking. He did improve throughout the film, hinting at improvement he made throughout the year. He is adequate at best when blocking inline, lacking technique and a powerful base. He is best when pulling or movement blocking.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Klare has the athleticism, route running, and YAC ability to demand targets at the next level. With improvement in his ball skills he could develop into a force at the tight end position. He is worthy of round 2 draft capital.

BALL SKILLS

Klare is average at best with his ball skills. He doesn’t pluck the ball away from his frame, often letting the ball come to him. He struggled the most with ball tracking, leading to most of his ball skills issues. This will be the biggest area for him to develop entering the NFL.

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IDEAL TEAM FITS

Klare would benefit from going to a team in need of a weapon at the tight end position. He best profiles on a team that is not going to ask him to block much, but instead be used across the field where he can utilize his athleticism and YAC ability.