Rams Draft Max Klare: YAC Specialist

0:00On April 29th, the Rams just snagged Ohio State tight-end Max Claire with the 61st overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Less need and his crew call it a player superpower when they've got that one standout trait, and for Claire, it's all about yards after the catch. Plus his efficiency on targets. This 6 foot 4, 246 pound dude, turns short grabs into big gains. Claire transferred from Purdue to the Buckeyes as a grad student in December 2024, and even with all that talent around him, like Jeremiah. Smith, he stayed sharp. Over the last two college seasons, he racked up 562 yards after the catch, and 1.85 yards per route. Run both ranking. Fourth among the top 20 tight-ends in his draft class. Scouts love how he uses his size and strength to stay balanced through the catch and burst upfield. His yards per reception popped at 13.4 in 2024 and 10.4 in 2025, proving he's no slouch even in.

1:03Crowded receiving groups. Drafts like this fill out the Rams tight-end room with the guy who can move the chains after the snag. Film shows him shedding defenders on shallow routes and seams, making him a mismatched nightmare. Word from the staff as Claire's just scratching the surface, with room to grow on root finesse, while already flashing that post-catch pop. Keep an eye on him in camp. He could be turning heads quick.