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Max Klare
TE · LAR · 23 yrs · exp 0 · Ohio State
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#32
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Max Klare - One catch in preseason finale
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Klare brought in one of two targets for six yards in the Rams' 20-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday. The rookie second-round pick was much less active than during his first two preseason games, when he recorded a combined 11-59-0 line on 14 targets. There's no denying the fact Klare did make a very positive initial impression, however, but he's still likely slated to open the season no higher than No. 4 on the depth chart behind Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson (soreness)
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Terrance Ferguson Set for TE1 Role in Los Angeles?
Terrance Ferguson expected to lead Rams' tight ends in catches and yards, emerging as an every-week, game-planned role
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Ty Simpson dazzles in his Rams debut
Rookie quarterback Ty Simpson had an impressive preseason debut for the Rams, completing 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Sean McVay praised his decision-making and command of the offense, suggesting he could be a viable understudy to Matthew Stafford or a backup in case of injury
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Max Klare - Logs seven catches in Rams debut
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Klare caught seven passes on eight targets for 37 yards during the Rams' 20-12 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday. Klare was listed as the Rams' starting tight end for Saturday's exhibition game while Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson all observed the contest from the sidelines. Klare made the most of the opportunity, with four of his team-high seven catches coming in the first half, though he did commit a holding penalty late in the third quarter. Still, it was a productive performance from the rookie second-rounder, who is battling against Davis Allen (quadriceps) for a depth spot on the 53-man roster by the end of training camp. The Rams' next preseason game takes place Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Saints
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Max Klare Plays Large Role in Rams Passing Attack in Preseason Opener
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare caught seven of his eight targets for 37 yards during Saturday's preseason contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. Klare, a second-round pick, made a huge impression during his NFL preseason debut. He fetched targets from both Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson, and while he showed a decent rapport with both, he definitely clicked more with Simpson, the Rams' first-round pick out of Alabama. Klare and Simpson will be a duo to watch for several years to come, but it could take a little while for them to emerge as weekly fantasy threats. Simpson is waiting in the wings behind Matthew Stafford at quarterback, and Klare is a bit buried on the tight end depth chart behind Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, and Terrance Ferguson. Nevertheless, there's long-term appeal here, as the Ohio State product ranks as the TE23 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings
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Terrance Ferguson Consistently Showing Up in All Phases
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Thursday that second-year tight end Terrance Ferguson has consistently shown up in all phases -- in pass protection, in the running game, and as a receiver. McVay also said that Ferguson can play all over the formation and that he has become more comfortable in the offense going into his second year in the league. The 23-year-old former second-rounder from the University of Oregon stood out during a joint practice early this week against the Dallas Cowboys, connecting on several big pass plays with quarterback Matthew Stafford. McVay said that Ferguson "has been awesome" and that he has loved what he's done so far. L.A.'s tight end room is crowded with Ferguson, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and rookie Max Klare, but Ferguson might have the most pure pass-catching upside of the group as he heads into Year 2. Most of the pass-game targets in L.A. will continue to go through receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, but in this explosive offense, Ferguson has intrigue as a low-end TE2 target with upside after averaging a hefty 21 yards per catch on 11 receptions as a rookie in 2025
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Waiver: Max Klare added, Zach Ertz dropped
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Rams TE Davis Allen to miss "some time" with quad injury
The Rams are going to be short a tight end for a little while. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that Davis Allen is going to miss “some time” as he recovers from a quad injury. McVay said the team does not want to rush Allen back because of their plans for him this season. “Davis is going to be a big part of what we do,” McVay said, via Stu Jackson of the team’s website. Allen played in every game for the Rams last season and made six starts. He had 24 catches for 208 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season. Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Terrance Ferguson, and second-round pick Max Klare remain on hand at tight end
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Terrance Ferguson Looking to Separate Himself in Rams Deep Tight End Room
Terrance Ferguson hopes for a breakout season amidst competition in the Rams' deep tight end room
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Rams going all-in on tight ends
In 2025, the Los Angeles Rams offense evolved from a team that was primarily based on one tight end to a unit that embraced three. L.A. coach Sean McVay didn’t use the three tight end formation until Week 6 of the regular season and from then on, according to Next Gen Stats, proceeded to employ it on 43 percent of plays going forward. The Rams appear to be all-in on staying with the multiple tight end offense. They basically left the wide receiver corps alone, only adding a Round 6 draft pick (CJ Daniels) and instead drafted another receiver-first tight end, Max Klare, in Round 2. They also re-signed veteran Tyler Higbee . At eight-strong, the L.A. tight end room is a deep, solid mix of veterans and youngsters. All have good hands, are good route runners, and can attack/stretch defenses. How many will be on the Rams opening roster? A likelihood of five and the in-house competition should testing for them all. Colby Parkinson – 6’7” 252 lb. After five seasons in the NFL as a rotational player, Parkinson put up career best numbers in starts, snaps, targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, and catch percentage. Is he ready for a breakout? Or is this his ceiling as a pro? Came out of college as a receiver-first tight end. Drafted by Seattle and Pete Carroll, the Seahawks used a lot of two tight end formations, but didn’t really harness the unit as weapons. Parkinson never really broke through over four seasons in the Great Northwest, his first three seasons were as TE#3. However, his usage did go up each season and in 2023, he was on the field for nearly 50 percent of snaps as TE#2. He also improved his blocking chops with Seattle and is now visibly bigger than when he entered the league. At his best, Parkinson shows good hands and an ability to to box out smaller defenders. He runs crisp routes and can be dangerous at all depth’s. Tyler Higbee – 6’6” 249 lb. The Rams brought Higbee back for 2026 on a two-year deal worth up to $8 mil and only half guaranteed, well-below his previous contract. Now 33 and entering his 11th season as the Rams longest tenured player, it will be interesting to see how the season wears on his body. He should be at his par early in the early going, but after being dogged by injuries for most of his career, will the Rams need him to play through the pain now that they have a fully stocked tight end room? It is quite likely that Higbee will no longer man a feature role in the Rams offense. But his role is not just dependent on the continued development of Terrance Ferguson and incoming Round 2 pick Max Klare, it may also hinge on how the youngsters are used in the 2026 offense. If they are in games as a pseudo-WR#3, Higbee should have a fair share of the rotation. He’s a better blocker than both youngsters and Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford are comfortable targeting him, particularly on screen passes. Davis Allen – 6’6” 245 lb. Allen enters his fourth season in L.A. and is in the final year of his rookie contract. He’s coming off his best season as a pro, playing in all 20 games with six starts and logging 585 offensive reps, second amongst Rams tight ends, along with 211 on special teams. According to Next Gen stats, Allen was on the field for 100 percent of snaps when the Rams aligned with three tight ends (“13” formation). He caught 24 of 33 targets (three drops) for 208 yards, accounting for three touchdowns and 12 first downs. For coming into the league as a receiver-first tight end, Allen has really worked on upgrading his blocking. Known a a vacuum coming onto the league, he strangely has had some drops. Likely best suited to shorter routes and red zone work, his burst is adequate, but lumbers in space. Good explosiveness for contested catches and jump balls. Solid hand/eye coordination and body control as well. Long, lean build doesn’t look much bigger than when he got to L.A. As a blocker, his technique and hand work are much improved, he squares up and seals off, and has become much more [... truncated ...]
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Random Ramsdom: ESPN ranks them last in this area
According to the link below, the Los Angeles Rams are ranked dead last by ESPN in terms of talented players under the age of 25 on their roster. That’s a very specific stat that doesn’t have to have much bearing in 2026. It could I suppose matter in terms of depth, but there are plenty of players older than 25 across the NFL who are in their prime. But, sure, it’s interesting. There’s plenty of other interesting things going on such as Aaron Donald talk, the Rams gearing up for a real sun at the Super Bowl, training camp will be underway. It’s a good time to be a football fan. The calm before the storm, if you will. Thank you for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great Thursday! “Perhaps you have heard that the Rams are not as fond of first-round draft picks as other teams? Certainly, trades they have made for veterans contribute to the fact that while Los Angeles has a ton of talent, very little of it is under 25 years old. “The Rams have only two players currently under 25 who started games last season: safety Kamren Kinchens , who will be 24 at the end of September, and tight end Terrance Ferguson , who is also 23. Another one of the tight ends, second-round rookie Max Klare, just turned 23 on July 8. “First-round quarterback Simpson will turn 24 in December. The Rams hopeSimpson doesn’t get on the field for a couple of seasons because they have someone much older they would rather see under center: reigning MVP Matthew Stafford , who is 38 years old.” “The contest is void where prohibited by law. 1. How to Enter the Contest: (a) The CBS LA “LA Rams Signed Jersey Give-away” contest will begin on Saturday 8/1/26 at 12:00pm Pacific Time (“PT”) and end on Tuesday 8/4/26 at 11:59pm PT. Contest is sponsored by The Los Angeles Rams. (b) To participate in the contest, users will need to follow the Sports Central X account @SportsCentralLA during the promotional window. Entrant must also repost the Sports Central giveaway entry invitation post to be eligible to win. (c) To enter via X, follow the @SportsCentralLA account during the Entry Period. “ “Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed he’s run into Donald and weighed in on what he expects to happen next. “I have crossed paths with Aaron Donald,” McVay said during an appearance on the The Daily Flock podcast with Jason LaCanfora . “And what he’s going to do is, he is thinking about this. He’s going to go through his process. And the one thing about Aaron Donald is, what he does, he does it full speed ahead.”
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Fantasy Football Sleepers, Busts & Predictions: 2026 Houston Texans
In C.J. Stroud ’s first ever postseason game, he passed for 3 touchdowns against 0 interceptions in a 45-14 beatdown of the Browns. His passer rating was 157.2. In five games since, he has 3 touchdowns against 6 interceptions. His passer rating is 70.1, and the Texans have gone 2-3, and their two wins have come when Justin Herbert fell apart at the seams in 2024 and when the Steelers offense might as well have not shown up last postseason. Stroud’s falloff in the regular season has gotten the headline, but it’s really the postseason where his struggles have been the starkest. The Texans haven’t scored more than 16 points in any of their three playoff losses. Stroud’s future — in Houston or elsewhere — will be one of the biggest topics of the NFL season. There’s a path for the Texans to get back to the playoffs even if he is more the version of him from 2024-2025 than the looked-like-a-star rookie of 2023 (source: they made the playoffs in 2024-2025), but if he can’t look like a star in the postseason, the Texans have less than zero shot at a Super Bowl. Dalton Schultz has had one very key attribute for his six-year run as a relevant fantasy tight end: Exclusivity. The most targets earned by a tight end on a Dalton Schultz team in the last six years who wasn’t Schultz was 22, by Jake Ferguson in 2022 and Cade Stover in 2024. There just hasn’t been target competition for Schultz. Klein also might not be that either. After all, he only had 38 receptions in four years of college, peaking with 248 yards and a touchdown last year at Michigan. But he enters the NFL as a known quantity as a blocker, and blocking is something Schultz isn’t any great shakes at. That’s definitely why the Texans drafted Klein in the second round ahead of guys like Max Klare and Oscar Delp . And if he can establish himself as a blocker, especially on a team that needs blocking help, that’s a path to playing time, which is half the battle. I’m reminded of Will Dissly , who had 25 receptions for 336 yards in his college career and then 105 yards in his very first NFL game. He’s never been a star in the NFL, but he’s had seasons of 349 and 481 yards, of 4 and 3 touchdowns, despite entering the NFL as a guy who wasn’t going to catch passes. Klein is absolutely free in drafts. But if he proves to be a good blocker, he could find his way to fantasy-relevant weeks almost by accident. Last year was the first time in Montgomery’s seven-year career that he failed to reach 1,000 scrimmage yards, in fact his first time since his rookie year not to reach 1,100. He also saw a career-low 158 carries, down from 185 in 2024 after never having under 200 before that. Sure, Jahmyr Gibbs took his game to a new level last year and Montgomery had to suffer as a result, but he’s also 28 now and has developed into more of just a plodder — he had 15 explosive runs last year (per FTN Stats & Charting ), his fewest in three years with the Lions, and moving from the Detroit offensive line to whatever Houston has put together certainly won’t help that. If Montgomery can’t be counted on to break the occasional explosive run, and if Woody Marks is the receiving back in Houston, and if the Houston line can’t give him much help before the run, what is the appeal of Montgomery as a Texan? I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s losing work to Jawhar Jordan by the end of the year. The Titans are improving, but there’s still plenty of work to do to get them to contender status. The Colts have potential, but with Daniel Jones a mystery both in health and ability, it’s hard to roll with them. I’ve already written why I think the Jaguars will be a third-place team this year . That leaves the Texans to win the AFC South. That feels safe. The problem is … are the Texans that good? To be sure, this team has a very good defense, but we know that defense is less predictable year-over-year than offense. Meanwhile, this offense has pieces (especially Nico Collins ), but the potential for another year of a d [... truncated ...]
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Can Colby Parkinson Still Provide Dynasty Depth From a Crowded Tight End Room?
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson led his position group in targets, receptions, yards, and touchdowns in 2025, finishing third on the team across all categories, behind only Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Veteran Tyler Higbee comes into the year healthy after missing the majority of the 2025 season with the ACL tear suffered in 2024, and the Rams spent second-round capital on Max Klare after selecting Terrance Ferguson in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. While that level of competition could make Parkinson's 2025 TE15 finish a near impossibility to repeat in most situations, the Rams' extensive use of three tight end personnel at least keeps the seventh-year veteran fantasy relevant in the final season of his current contract. While Ferguson and Klare are likely the future of the position in Los Angeles, Parkinson should still see enough usage to make him a viable dynasty depth piece with occasional streamability in 2026 and a chance to find a new role elsewhere in 2027. At 27 years old, he is easily acquirable as RotoBaller's dynasty TE32
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How Long Will Max Klare Stay Buried on Rams Depth Chart?
Max Klare's future on the Rams depth chart is uncertain, but his long-term prospects are promising
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Lingering questions: Goodbye, 11 personnel?
Nearly everyone expected the Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay to add another receiver this offseason behind Puka Nacua and late-career Davante Adams . Materially speaking, they did not. That’s not to say that LA didn’t have a chance to add another starting-level receiver. They instead opted not to. The Rams could have targeted a mid-tier free agent like Romeo Doubs , Jalen Nailor , Tyquan Thornton , Olamide Zaccheaus , or others. LA focused on defense and special teams by adding Jaylen Watson , Grant Stuard , and a long snapper. Infamously, USC WR Makai Lemon was on the board when LA was on the clock in the first round at 13th overall. The team maintains they attempted to trade back, but ultimately stayed and picked quarterback Ty Simpson . It was immediately evident that the Rams felt compelled to stay aggressive with their future draft picks after selecting their signal caller of the future. They could have traded back into the first round for, say, Omar Cooper. They stayed pat. And to throw fuel on the fire, the Rams drafted Max Klare on day two—marking back-to-back draft classes with tight ends in the second round ( Terrance Ferguson in 2025). Convention is telling us Los Angeles needs a third receiver. The team doesn’t seem concerned at all. If we are reading the tea leaves, are the Rams planning to shift away from their historical usage of 11 personnel under McVay? Is this now primarily a 12 and 13 personnel team? Our first sign of a potential change cam in the playoffs, where the third receiver was on the field 50% less than they were in the regular season : If the Rams are at least in 12 personnel—meaning that (two of) Ferguson, Allen, or Higbee are on the field with Parkinson, then one of the receivers must come off. These complimentary tight ends were on the field more often than the reserve receivers in Whittington, Mumpfield, and Smith. The tight ends also saw more targets. We can conclude the overall usage numbers are roughly the same, but that is still a significant takeaway for what could be in store for the 2026 Rams. This isn’t the same offense we are accustomed to that will operate primarily out of 11 personnel. The third receiver role was devalued by more than 50% in the playoffs, and that is the benchmark we should be using into next season. The Rams could also lean further into their tight end usage now that Ferguson will be more experienced in year two and with the addition of second round draftee Max Klare. This would further diminish the production potential for the receivers after Nacua and Adams. Yes – it seems the Rams have a hole at WR#3. This is no longer the same offense. It doesn’t make sense for the Rams to pay a premium for a third receiver when they could be on the field at least 50% less often in 2026. LA has changed their way of thinking. We need to update our outlook too. Even if the Rams deploy tight ends more often than wide receivers in 2026, I have concerns. Nacua and Adams are no stranger to injuries. We also cannot assume that late-career Adams will produce at the same level he did a season ago. It’s a stark drop off from LA’s top two targets to the likes or Jordan Whittington , Xavier Smith , Konata Mumpfield , and CJ Daniels. And while LA are predominant Super Bowl favorites according to the betting markets, they are certain to trail late at some point this season. It’s difficult to lead a comeback without sufficient firepower on offense. Will the decision to invest more heavily in tight end than receiver come back to bite the team late in games? Do you trust Whittington or Mumpfield to make catches and keep games alive? One fortunate development that should help alleviate these concerns are the utilization of TE Terrance Ferguson, who cannot slot squarely into a traditional depth chart . Ferguson seems to be as much of a receiver as a tight end, especially considering he played in the slot on 50% of his passing snaps a year ago: Ferguson may also be the answer to th [... truncated ...]
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FA: Max Klare added
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Are Rams entering ‘dream team’ territory?
The 2026 Los Angeles Rams boast unquestionably the best roster—on paper—in the Sean McVay era and possibly ever. Those are high expectations to put on a team that has yet to play a game when others have won Super Bowls and cemented themselves in NFL history. If the Rams do not make good on their championship promise over the upcoming season, many will point to their high profile additions as yet another example that the “dream team” model has again failed. LA added the following notable players over the offseason: Myles Garrett , EDGE Trent McDuffie , CB Jaylen Watson , CB Ty Simpson , QB Max Klare, TE One historical parallel that can be drawn to this year’s Rams team is the 2011 “Dream Team” Philadelphia Eagles. Over the course of a single offseason, Philly attempted to load up for a Super Bowl run. Their additions hold many similarities to who recently joined LA. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB (free agency) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie , CB (trade) Jason Babin , EDGE (off 12-sack season) Cullen Jenkins , DT Steve Smith, WR (NYG) Ronnie Brown , RB Evan Mathis , OG Vince Young, QB (backup to Michael Vick) Following a season of defensive regression, the Eagles tried to fix secondary struggles by acquiring not one but two high-profile, veteran corners. Similar to LA, they signed Asomugha (Watson) to a large free agent contract and then traded for Rodgers-Cromartie (McDuffie). While this is somewhat in reverse order because the Rams’ free agent deal to Watson should be considered middle market, their trade for McDuffie was one of the largest return compensations for a corner in recent memory. While history may not remember Babin as a great EDGE rusher, Philly signed him following a 12.5-sack season and he posted 18 sacks with the 2011 team. This was a significant addition for that era of the NFL. Babin paid great dividends for the Eagles. The Rams hope Garrett can do the same and his best production is not behind him. One other notable but relatively minor similarity is that the Eagles also signed Young as a promising backup to Vick. Andy Reid had already revived the career of Vick, why couldn’t he do the same for Young once Vick’s playing days were over? It was initially viewed as a multi-year addition though Young lasted only a single season in Philly and retired shortly thereafter. The intention was similar to the Rams’ usage of their top draft pick on Ty Simpson. At risk of oversimplification but in order to keep the conversation broad initially, the Eagles’ “Dream Team” failed because NFL roster building is more complicated than simply collecting talent. Players much compliment each other and match the team’s scheme. Bringing in the most talented individuals may work in the Madden video game but not on the field and in practice. The first micro reason why the Eagles failed is that the Asomugha acquisition did not work out nearly as well as hoped. One explanation is that Asomugha did not fit Philly’s defensive scheme. He was an island, man corner with the Raiders before joining the Eagles who were historically a zone-heavy team. Rodgers-Cromartie aside from him was a zone-first corner. And ultimately the defensive scheme took the fall for the demise of the Eagles. Juan Castillo, whom Reid promoted out of loyalty from his position as offensive line coach (little defensive experience), was an immediate failure. Many blamed him for not getting production out of a very talented group, although the root cause was maybe that the defensive additions did not fit Philly’s historical scheme either. In turn Reid’s days were also numbered. After the “Dream Team” finished 8-8, Reid oversaw another disappointing season in 2012. He was fired the following offseason. The pressure is on for the Rams . They are expected to finish the season with a Super Bowl victory months before training camp even begins. The team itself has set the mark at Super Bowl or bust. Anything short of a championship will be a disappointment. That is a [... truncated ...]
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Colby Parkinson Facing Likely Regression After Career Year in 2025
Colby Parkinson, who had a career year in 2025 with 43 catches, 408 yards, and 8 touchdowns, is projected for regression in 2026. His production was heavily reliant on touchdowns, and he faced competition from teammates Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, and Max Klare. Dynasty managers are advised to sell high on Parkinson
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Crowded Tight End Room Impacting Max Klare's Dynasty Stock?
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare has an intriguing dynasty outlook as a second-round pick, but a crowded position room adds an extra wrinkle to his fantasy stock. The Rams spent a second-round pick on a tight end for the second year in a row, pairing Klare with Terrance Ferguson (as well as veterans Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson). The Rams are a pass-heavy offense, which is encouraging, but there's no denying that there is still plenty of competition for targets. In addition to the four tight ends, Matthew Stafford will be busy throwing to Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, and to a lesser extent, Konata Mumpfield and CJ Daniels. Managers find themselves in a predicament when trying to forecast Klare's role. On one hand, we know the coaching staff wants to get him involved, since they spent a 2026 second-round pick on him. On the other hand, as a rookie, he's at a disadvantage relative to the other tight ends who have more experience in the Rams' system. Managers will likely have to be patient, as Klare has the potential to be the Rams' No. 1 tight end down the road, but he'll presumably struggle to achieve weekly fantasy relevance in 2026. For what it's worth, the experts are equally intrigued by his long-term outlook. He ranks as RotoBaller's TE20 in the latest dynasty rankings, and he projects as a late third-round pick in most 2026 rookie drafts
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