Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden Max Klare - 2026 NFL Draft Profile & Comparisons
Apr 7, 2026
They break down Max Klare’s college resume and how his snap usage could translate in the NFL. Discussion covers his athletic traits, testing questions, and route visuals. They debate catching consistency, injury history, and blocking chops. Comparisons to current NFL tight ends and a final draft-range projection round out the conversation.
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Multi Alignment Receiving Tight End
- Max Klare projects as a Y tight end who can stay on the field in 11 personnel and move as the F tight end in 12 personnel.
- Josh Norris cites Klare's 6'4", 246-pound frame and receiving skill set from Purdue as evidence he fits modern multi-alignment roles.
Proven College Production In Two Systems
- Klare produced 51 catches for 685 yards and 4 TDs in 2024 and showed he can be a primary target at Purdue before moving to a split tight end room at Ohio State.
- Hayden Winks highlights his 2024 production and usage shift into a three-headed room at Ohio State.
High-End Athleticism With Catching Concerns
- Klare offers elite straight-line athleticism but inconsistent catch mechanics, limiting his ceiling despite matchup wins downfield.
- Josh notes PFF athleticism score near the top of Power Five tight ends, while Hayden flags drops and awkward contested catch moments.