Ohio State tight end Max Klare is leaving school early and...

Pete Thamel

Ohio State tight end Max Klare is leaving school early and entering the NFL Draft, he tells ESPN. Klare projects as one of the NFL draft’s top tight ends. He brings high-end production, with 43 catches for 448 yards and two touchdowns this year. Klare’s career totals from his season at Ohio State and prior three years at Purdue include 116 catches for 1,329 yards and six touchdowns.

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Jan 13, 2026, 09:43 PM

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