Ohio State's top receiving weapon at the tight end position is off to the NFL.
Max Klare declared for the 2026 NFL draft on Tuesday, forgoing his final year of eligibility in Columbus.
NEWS: Ohio State tight end Max Klare is leaving school early and entering the NFL Draft, he tells ESPN. Klare projects as one of the NFL drafts top tight ends. He brings high-end production, with 43 catches for 448 yards and two touchdowns this year. pic.twitter.com/8Y0UZWXStF
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 13, 2026
One of the crown jewels of the Buckeyes' 2025 transfer portal class, Klare was the No.