Max Klare: Broncos' Second-Round Target

On April 1, Max Claire, the 6 foot 4, 246 pound Titan from Ohio State, looks like a prime

second round target for the Denver Broncos, in the 2026 NFL draft, Dane Bruegler from

the Athletic ranks him 54th overall and third among Titans in this D-Class.

After starting a Purdue and transferring to Ohio State last year, he's got the size and

skills to make an instant impact.

Claire balled out over 4 college seasons, catching 116 passes for 129 yards and 6 touchdowns

across 33 games.

His breakout came in 2024 for Purdue with 51 receptions, 685 yards and 4 scores.

Then at Ohio State, on a loaded squad, he posted 43 catches for 448 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The Broncos Titan room has solid blockers like Adam Trautman and Nate Atkins, plus veteran

pass catcher Evan Ingram, but they need more juice.

Fans and analysts see Claire upgrading that group right away, giving Bowenick some mismatch

weapon who lines up anywhere and stretches the field.

Diving into his game tape, Claire is a fluid athlete with crisp routs, yards after catchability

and scene stretching speed, though he needs to sharpen.

Blocking technique and cut down on drops against NFL beef.

No pre-draft testing hurts a bit in this loaded Titan class, but experts like Bruegler

and Lance Zeerline praise his upside as a volume target who.

Could forget those flaws with production.

If Claire slides to their second round pick, expect the Broncos to pounce.

He didn't check life into the offense and pair perfectly with Nick's, keeping that.

Ride in buzz rolling into draft season.