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Max Klare
TE · LAR

Max Klare

Position TE
Team LAR
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Max Klare

NFL player. Position: TE. Team: Los Angeles Rams.

Quick Facts

  • Position: TE
  • Team: LAR (Los Angeles Rams)
  • Draft: 2026, Round 2 (NFL Draft)

2026 Outlook

Max Klare was drafted by the Rams in the second round and currently slots as the clear TE4 on the roster behind Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, and Terrence Ferguson. The path to relevance improves next year when Higbee and Parkinson hit free agency, but he'll need to win a competition with Ferguson for the backup role in 2026. Ferguson has a better production profile and is more athletic, making Klare's immediate fantasy upside limited. Still worth considering in late second/early third round of rookie dynasty drafts as a longer-term stash. (per 18 Dynasty Rookies Experts Target in Drafts (2026 Fantasy Football) - FantasyPros)

The Klare selection reflects the Rams' all-in commitment to 13 personnel (three tight ends), making this the second consecutive year LA drafted a tight end in the second round. McVay views this as succession planning—Higbee and Parkinson are both in potential final seasons, positioning Klare as a long-term fill. (per How a League-Wide Trend Forced Teams Into Stunning NFL Draft Decisions)

Post-minicamp re-grade (June 2026): Sports Illustrated graded Klare as the second-best TE selection in the 2026 class despite acknowledging he'll "possibly have little involvement in Sean McVay's offense as a rookie." The Rams have a clear "long-term plan for him," positioning him as the eventual replacement for aging veterans Parkinson and Higbee. LA drafted Terrance Ferguson last year and retains two playable veterans in Parkinson and Tyler Higbee, so Klare's role will develop gradually, making him a late-stage dynasty target with strong 2027-2028 upside (per Two Months Later, These Five Tight Ends Rewrite 2026 NFL Draft Grades).

Fantasy In Frames post-draft analysis flags Klare's landing spot as "unfortunate"—the Rams now have 5 playable TEs (Klare, Ferguson, Higbee, Parkinson, and potentially Davis Allen), a "very curious room that probably just is chaotic for fantasy purposes." While Klare is a higher prospect than Ferguson, the crowded room and loaded 13-personnel group make snap count expectations modest. Draft value likely shifts from 2/3 turn to closer to 3/4 (per 2026 Rookie Tight End Risers & Fallers After The NFL Draft | Fantasy In Frames - Fantasy In Frames).

July 2026 consensus: Ranked #4 in the 2026 rookie TE class (avoid redraft, soft target dynasty), reflecting the crowded Rams tight end room and limited immediate fantasy relevance (per 2026 Fantasy football: Rookie TE rankings - Vikings Wire).

Role / Depth Chart

TE4 in Rams depth chart behind Higbee, Parkinson, and Ferguson. Competing with Ferguson for backup role.

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Coaches shaping Max's role

Sean McVayHead CoachNate ScheelhaaseOffensive CoordinatorDan ShamashGame Management Coordinator/Assistant Tight EndsJimmy LakePass Game Coordinator/Defensive BacksBrian AllenAssistant Offensive LineRyan WendellOffensive LineScott HuffTight EndsZak KromerAssistant Offensive Line

What the Experts Are Saying

Fantasy Points Fantasy FootballBust Alert? 🚨 | Fade Los Angeles Rams TE Max Klare in Fantasy | Film Vs. Analytics (2026)