Rams Draft Max Klare, Shake Up Tight End Trio

0:00On April 26, the Los Angeles Rams just made a bold move in the draft, snagging Ohio State tight-end Max Claire high up the board. After turning 10 picks into just five rookies, they're doubling down on a tight-end heavy attack instead of chasing big-name playmakers. Coming off a 2025 season where they led the league and scoring, coach Sean McVay wants to mix in more 13 personnel sets to keep. Defences guessing. This comes after years of whiffing on top tight-end talent, missing guys like Dalton Concade in 2023, Brock Bowers in 20, 24, and other since. They grabbed Davis Allen and Terrence Ferguson instead, but those picks haven't lit it up. Now, with a deep tight-end class, the Rams see Claire as the piece to finally max out their offense. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Claire, at 6'5 and 2'46", blocks like a beast and thrives in play action, which is McVay's bread and butter. Last year, the Rams targeted tight-ends 144 times for over 1100 yards and 17 touchdowns,

1:06but their catch rate set at 78%. Claire could push that to 85, adding 90 extra yards and a couple more scores right away. Mina Kimes is already hyped, calling him a perfect fit, and she's got company from other draft experts. These don't always get snaps quick in LA, but if Ferguson or Allen don't step up their catch rates or yards after catch, Claire is ready to slide, right in and own the role. Expect this tight-end trio to shake up the Rams attack big time, turning close calls into deep runs. McVay's vision feels fresh, and if Claire delivers, Horn's fans might be chanting his name by mid-season.