One prospect who may interest the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft is former Ohio State tight end Max Klare. He is a 6-4, 246-pound tight end who is expected to be a second-round selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Athletic\u2019s lead draft analyst, Dane Brugler, has Klare ranked as his 54th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft and his third-best tight end in this class.<\/p>\n
Klare started his college career at Purdue before transferring to Ohio State this past year. He was highly productive for Purdue in 2024 and showcased his talents on a stacked Ohio State team this past season. During his four seasons in college, Klare played in 33 games and had 116 receptions for 1,329 yards and 6 touchdowns. This past year for Ohio State, he totaled 43 receptions for 448 yards and 2 touchdowns. His best statistical season came in 2024 with Purdue when he totaled 51 receptions for 685 yards and 4 touchdowns.<\/p>\n
Klare would give the Broncos a complete tight end prospect. He can play in-line and be an effective blocker while also having the ability to play in the slot or outside and be an effective pass catcher. The Broncos brought back blocking specialists Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins and still have veteran pass-catcher Evan Engram, but Klare would be a solid addition to the Broncos\u2019 tight end room.<\/p>\n
Max Klare | Tight End | Ohio State<\/p>\n
Height: 6-4Weight: 246 poundsArm Length: 32 1\/8Hands: 9 1\/8<\/p>\n
*Note: Max Klare did not do any athletic testing at the Combine or at his Pro Day<\/p>\n
A loose and fluid athlete who moves well in spaceHas a developed route treeA vertical\/seam threat and had multiple big plays during his college careerHas been a productive downfield threatIs able to use his athleticism and route-running skills to separateVersatility to line up in-line, in the slot, or outsideGains yards after the catch and fights for extra yardsReads zone coverage well and is able to find the open spaces and get open for the quarterbackIs a catch-first tight end, but can play in-lineWhile he\u2019s a willing and adequate blocker, he will need to improve his technique to thrive there in the NFLA little undersized and could struggle against bigger and stronger defendersDoes have some issues with drops and how he attacks the ball in the airProduction dipped a little bit after he transferred to Ohio State, and he did not do any athletic testing prior to the draft<\/p>\n
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