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Max Klare Rare Breed Scouting Report

Max Klare Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Max Klare | Tight End | Ohio State

Height: 6’4”
Weight: 246 lbs
Class: Junior
Alignment: Move TE / H-Back / Slot

Athletic, fluid tight end with strong receiving traits, natural hands, and the ability to create separation in space. Klare wins with route-running feel, body control, and movement ability, projecting as a modern receiving tight end with upside as a versatile offensive weapon.


Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Rotational tight end with sub-package and passing game value.
Structural Effect:
Adds receiving ability and alignment flexibility to the offensive structure.
Problem Solved:
Provides a tight end capable of creating mismatches and contributing as a reliable receiving option.
Long-Term Value:
Projects as a TE2 with upside to expand into a larger offensive role.


Rare Breed Grade™: 8.42
Career Outcome Tier™
Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)
Peak Projection™: Move TE / Receiving Contributor
Stability Projection™: Multi-Role Offensive Contributor
Development Curve™: Ascending Receiving Tight End


Physical Traits
Size / Frame: 8.50
Length: 8.40
Burst / Acceleration: 8.45
Play Strength: 8.20
Mass / Anchor: 8.10

Composite Physical: 8.33

Good movement ability with adequate size and developing play strength.


Functional Traits
Route Running: 8.60
Hands / Catch Reliability: 8.70
Separation Ability: 8.60
Blocking Technique: 8.00
Balance / Body Control: 8.60

Composite Functional: 8.50

Fluid receiving tight end with strong route-running and separation ability.


Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 8.60
Physical Temperament: 8.50
Finish Ability: 8.50

Composite DNA: 8.53

Competitive player with improved physicality and finishing ability.


Value & NFL Translation
In-Line Value: 8.00
Scheme Versatility: 8.60

Composite Value: 8.30

Receiving tight end with value in movement-based and multiple offensive schemes.


Overall Evaluation
Max Klare projects as an athletic receiving tight end with strong route-running ability, reliable hands, and the ability to create separation. His skill set provides value in modern offensive systems that emphasize space and versatility.
System Elevator™ tight end with TE2 upside and receiving-driven impact.