From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ohio State TE Max Klare.
No. 86 Max Klare/TE Ohio State 6040/246 (Fourth-year Junior)
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Max Klare | 6040/246 | 9 1/8″ | 32 1/8″ | 77 7/8″ |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
– Above-average athlete with good linear speed
– Demonstrates smooth and fluid movement in and out of breaks
– Large wingspan
– Good burst, getting to top speed quickly
– Shows good body control
– Well-developed in his route running at all levels
– Reads leverage well and understands how to manipulate his stems
– Shows good spatial awareness when finding the soft spot in zone coverage
– Natural hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his frame
– Physical runner who bursts upfield after securing the catch
– Demonstrates good vision and tackle avoidance after the catch
– Effective stalk-blocker on the perimeter
– Good blocker when on the move and utilizing momentum
– Capable of moving around the formation
The Bad
– Thinner lower half that lacks ideal lower-body strength
– Appears rigid against tight man coverage
– Lacks the foot quickness to defeat physical jam attempts at the line of scrimmage
– Not the most powerful with the ball in his hands
– Blocking is inconsistent when in-line
– Plays too tall with his pad level
– Lunges into contact, which throws off his balance
– Hand placement is too wide, which allows the defender to get inside leverage
– Lacks the anchor strength to hold blocks against bigger edge defenders consistently
– 2025 Stats: 43 receptions, 448 yards, 10.