Rams 2026 NFL draft: A close look at their picks so far
Ohio State tight end Max Klare speaks during a new conference at the NFL scouting combine in February.
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6 feet 4, 246 pounds | Ohio State | Round 2, Pick 61
Notable: Klare began his career at Purdue and played three seasons for the Boilermakers before transferring to Ohio State.
Last season: Klare caught 43 passes for 448 yards and two touchdowns for the Buckeyes, who finished 12-2.
Why the Rams drafted him: McVay at times used a tight-end heavy offense during the latter part of last season, so the Rams need reinforcements for a position group that includes veteran Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson. Higbee is at the far end of his career and Parkinson is in the final year of his contract, and none of his salary is guaranteed, according to Overthecap.com.