Rams’ training-camp focus shifts to rookie tight end Max Klare

The Los Angeles Rams are set to begin the next phase of their offseason preparation with training camp on the horizon, and used its 2026 “newcomer update” series to spotlight tight end Max Klare. The central theme of the profile is fit: Klare is being brought in as a prospect who can handle the tight end’s double duty in Sean McVay’s offense, working both as a physical presence in the run game and as a receiver once defenses spread.

According to, Klare’s path to the Rams began when Los Angeles selected him with the 61st overall pick. The team frames the upcoming development process as an adjustment period for the playbook, emphasizing that Rams tight ends are asked to do more than one thing in the same week, and often in the same formation. Learning the details of assignments, routes, and blocking responsibilities is presented as the “what’s next” step before Klare can earn more consistent reps.

The update also looks at how the Rams view Klare’s skill set from his college career. describes his ability as a move blocker, with the option to play in-line and the potential to be effective after the catch. The profile points to his after-the-catch production, noting 562 yards after the catch over the last two seasons and 1.85 yards per route run in that span. It further states those numbers were both fourth-most among the top 20 tight ends on The Athletic’s big board, tying the production to the kind of impact the Rams expect to translate to the NFL level.

In the “quotable” portion of the newcomer update, includes a teammate/coach-type assessment of what Klare brings on film. The quote emphasizes that Klare can stay “grounded” through catch transitions and move effectively on the second and third levels, traits the Rams value for both run-after-contact scenarios and for space plays where tight ends must accelerate and turn quickly after securing the ball.

The Rams’ timing matters because the tight end position in their offense is rarely a one-dimensional role. Even in camp, Klare’s evaluation is likely to be more about assignment mastery and physical processing than about headline flashes. If the Rams can see the versatility described in the profile, Klare’s path forward could become less about earning his first chance and more about determining which packages and matchups maximize his value.

What to watch next is how quickly Klare can translate the mental part of the job, particularly the blocking assignments that accompany motion, run schemes, and play-action looks. The newcomer update sets the benchmark for his camp work as becoming more comfortable with the Rams’ playbook, so the most meaningful progress will be consistency across reps rather than one-off moments. If he shows that reliability, Klare’s “move blocker” identity could become a stable part of how Los Angeles builds two-tight-end groupings and matchup advantages this summer.