Ohio State tight end Max Klare is among the more athletic and intriguing prospects at his position in the 2026 NFL Draft, and should go on Day 2.

Tight end Max Klare, a former St. Xavier HS standout, was selected by the Rams in round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the 61st overall pick.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Los Angeles Rams selected Ohio State football’s Max Klare in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The standout tight end was taken with the 61st overall selection. Klare spent one season at Ohio State after transferring in from Purdue,

The Rams found major value in Max Klare. Here’s why the tight end could emerge as the best pick of Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Ohio State tight end Max Klare was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft Friday night.

Ohio State tight end Max Klare, a 2022 St. X graduate, was selected No. 61 overall by the Los Angeles Rams on Friday night in the second round of the NFL Draft.

The Rams fortified an already-strong position by taking Max Klare in the second round, and social media had plenty of jokes.

Max Klare transferred to Ohio State from Purdue for his final season of college football, and he made a real impact on the Ohio State season. He was a clear and effect third option for the Buckeyes in the passing game (after Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate) and was also a strong blocker on the edge,