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Report: Rams TE Max Klare expected to contribute as a rookie
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Rams selected tight end Max Klare with the 61st overall pick, expecting him to contribute as a rookie. Despite strong competition in the tight end group, the Rams plan to develop Klare for future seasons.
Key points
- Max Klare was drafted 61st overall by the Rams.
- The Rams have strong depth at tight end with four returning players.
- Klare is expected to contribute as a rookie and develop for future seasons.
Los Angeles RamsMax KlareColby ParkinsonTyler Higbee
The Los Angeles Rams used their second-round pick on a position that already had excellent depth for 2026. They selected Ohio State tight end Max Klare at No. 61 overall, bolstering a group that was as deep as any tight end unit in the NFL last season.
With Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson all returning, it’s hard to see a role for Klare as a rookie. But it sounds like the Rams have a plan for him to play this season.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN shared recently that the Rams expect Klare to play as a rookie and he could become one of their top tight ends in 2027 when Allen and Parkinson’s contracts expire. For that reason, the Rams want to build chemistry between Klare and Ty Simpson.
“The second-round tight end, Max Klare, who’s trying to crack the lineup,” Fowler said. “I’m told he’s expected to play this year, not only this year, but could be one of their top tight ends in 2027, so they want to build a rapport between Klare and Simpson.”
As their top two draft picks, Simpson and Klare could be two key players on offense in 2027. If Matthew Stafford retires after this season, that opens the door for Simpson to step in as the starter next year. At tight end, if Parkinson and/or Allen leave in free agency, and if Higbee retires, there will be plenty of room for Klare next to Ferguson.
Q&A
What round was Max Klare drafted in by the Rams?
Max Klare was drafted in the second round, 61st overall, by the Los Angeles Rams.
Who are the current tight ends on the Rams roster?
The current tight ends on the Rams roster include Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson.
Why do the Rams expect Max Klare to play this season?
The Rams expect Max Klare to play this season to build chemistry with quarterback Ty Simpson and prepare for future seasons when current tight ends' contracts expire.
