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Rams rookie tight end Max Klare received impactful advice from Tom Brady at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, urging players to collect their own trading cards as valuable memories, even if they don't become stars. Klare himself anticipates signing 8,500 cards
When the Los Angeles Rams begin OTAs next week on May 26 , the player with the most to gain is also one of the biggest stars in the NFL. Puka Nacua can prove he’s back on the right track after checking in and out of rehab , setting himself up for a record-breaking payday extension before Week 1 if everything goes according to plan. But Nacua isn’t the only Rams player who with something major at stake this offseason and most of them are much less proven as far less established. Who else has the most to gain? Just by keeping his name in the headlines for football reasons only, Nacua separates himself from all the ugly headlines of the past . He is the face of the franchise and all fans want from him moving forward is stories about how much he’s killing it in practice. If he does that, Nacua could set a new record for receiver salary, upwards of $45 million per season. Although he is not going to start this season, and potentially won’t get a shot for several years to come if Matthew Stafford does not retire after 2026 , Simpson is the most hyped Rams rookie since Jared Goff simply because he’s a quarterback. More eyes will be on Simpson this offseason than Stafford, mostly because Stafford does not figure to practice very often and the rookie will be out there everyday. A good offseason for Simpson and fans will be very hyped for the future of the position. Any reports that Simpson is a long ways away from being ready and fans will be even more skeptical of the decision than they already were . Many fans dismissed Ferguson’s lack of opportunities in 2025 as just “Sean McVay being Sean McVay” when it comes to rookies and playing time. However, Ferguson only caught 44% of his targets in the regular season and only caught 1-of-6 in the playoffs. He wasn’t just blocked on the depth chart, Ferguson also failed to capitalize on his opportunities. Then the Rams drafted Max Klare in the second round of the 2026 draft, another tight end. Ferguson must reaffirm that he is the next in line behind Tyler Higbee or risk going the way of the Tutu. Thoughts of Stewart being the next Byron Young seem premature. The Rams may not be able to afford to keep Young after this season, so it is important that an edge rusher steps up and this offseason is the time to do it for Stewart or he risks being a quickly-forgotten rotational piece. At first he was considered one of the more exciting gets of the 2025 draft, a fourth round running back who could challenge Blake Corum for playing time. Instead, Hunter was a healthy scratch almost every week and got 0 offensive snaps over the entire season. Is there a future for Hunter with the Rams? He’s good. Now can he be great? His accolades are impressive: Defensive Rookie of the Year and two Pro Bowls in two years. But for Verse to join the ranks of the league’s top pass rushers, he’s going to need more than 7 sacks. That’s just a fact. At 25-years-old, Verse is at the point of his football career where he can’t make excuses for not finishing off his pressures into sacks. The development is done. Now is the time to move up a level because the Rams shouldn’t pay him $40 million or more per season on an extension if they’re only expecting 6-8 sacks. Verse’s teammate at Florida State and then drafted by L.A. shortly after him, in some ways Fiske was the better rookie. He was also the most forgotten second-year player on the Rams defensive line, totaling just 3 sacks and seeing his playing time decrease from 59% of snaps to only 48% of snaps. That’s the wrong direction. It’s not enough to open up chances for teammates, Fiske must be the one who is making the play sometimes. The offseason is a good time for him to prove that he deserves more playing time next season and that he will go back to the 10 sacks per season that he’s capable of. Same as Ferguson, McClendon must be a little worried that the Rams are already looking for his replacement. Third round pick Keagen Trost might not take over at right t [... truncated ...]
As OTAs advance, reports from many football pundits have rated the Los Angeles Rams as having one the NFL’s best overall rosters for the 2026 season. L.A. did do a good job of plugging holes in free agency and while the draft didn’t go the route many felt it should, all five draftees have the upside to be contributors with seasoning. General Manager Les Snead may not yet be done, with $25.7mil spending cash in his pocket. Since the union of Snead and Head coach Sean McVay, the Rams have consistently put together top-tier rosters and coached them up to a nine-year, regular season record of 92-52. That’s a 64 percent win rate, solidified by seven trips to the post season and two Super Bowl berths. With 87 players currently under contract for OTAs, here’s a review of the 2026 roster’s lineage and their draft pedigree. First for context, how they all got to L.A.: 77% of Rams are home-grown 3.5% arrived via trade 11.5% signed in preseason free agency 5.5% picked up as in-season free agents 3.5% were waiver claims/poaches And their draft pedigree: 11.5% drafted early in Rounds 1 and 2 22% taken in the mid rounds, 3, 4, and 5 17% selected late, Rounds 6 and 7 49.5% signed as undrafted free agents Players with eight or more starts last season in bold. If the Rams did not draft a player, his original team is in parentheses. QB Matthew Stafford ( Detroit Lions ) , CB Trent McDuffie ( Kansas City Chiefs ) , CB Emmanuel Forbes ( Washington Commanders ) , E Jared Verse , QB Ty Simpson WR Davante Adams ( Green Bay Packers ) , G Steve Avila , DT Braden Fiske , TE Terrance Ferguson , TE Max Klare E Byron Young , DT Kobie Turner , RB Blake Corum , S Kamren Kinchens , E Josiah Stewart, T/G Keegan Trost TE Tyler Higbee , G Kevin Dotson ( Pittsburgh Steelers ) , TE Colby Parkinson ( Seattle Seahawks ) , QB Stetson Bennett , RB Jarquez Hunter, WR Tyler Scott ( Chicago Bears ) LS Joe Cardona ( New England Patriots ) , DT Larell Murchison ( Tennessee Titans ), RB Kyren Williams , T Warren McClendon, TE Davis Allen, WR Puka Nacua , DT Ty Hamilton T David Quessenberry ( Houston Texans ), S Quentin Lake , C Dylan McMahon ( Philadelphia Eagles ), DT Tyler Davis , WR Jordan Whittington , C/G Beaux Limmer , WR CJ Daniels S Kamren Curl (Washington Commanders) , Jaylen Watson (Kansas City Chiefs) , T AJ Arcuri , ILB Grant Stuard ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers ), P Ethan Evans, E Desjuan Johnson, WR Konata Mumpfield , DT Tim Keenan T Alaric Jackson , E Keir Thomas, WR Xavier Smith , G Justin Dedich , S Tanner Ingle, CB Cam Lampkin , S Jaylen McCollough, ILB Elias Neal , ILB Omar Speights , S/CB Josh Wallace , G Wyatt Bowles, ILB Shaun Dolac , WR Tru Edwards , DT Bill Norton, WR Brennan Presley , TE Mark Redman, S Nate Valcarcel, RB Jordan Waters, WR Mario Williams S Nick Anderson, E Wesley Bailey, C/G Austin Blaaske. QB Matthew Caldwell, RB Dean Conners, CB Nyzier Fourqurean, CB Al’zillion Hamilton, T Bryce Henderson, ILB Nikhai Hill-Green, TE Rohan Jones, C Chad Lindberg, DT Jalen Logan-Redding, DT Jaxson Moi, CB Drey Norwood, E Darryl Peterson, TE Dan Villari, E Eddie Walls, Payton Zdroik C Coleman Shelton ( San Francisco 49ers ) ,` DT Poona Ford (Seattle Seahawk) , RB Ronnie Rivers ( Arizona Cardinals ), Nate Landman ( Atlanta Falcons ), Harrison Meevis ( Carolina Panthers ) , CB Alex Johnson ( New York Giants ) By trade CB Trent McDuffie from Kansas City 2026, G Kevin Dotson from Pittsburgh 2023, Matthew Stafford from Detroit 2021 Preseason free agents Jaylen Watson 2026, Grant Stuard 2026, Joe Cardona 2026, Poona Ford 2025, Coleman Shelton 2025 (2nd time), Davante Adams 2025, Nate Landman 2025, David Quessenberry 2025, Kamren Curl 2024, Colby Parkinson 2024 In season free agents Harrison Meevis 2025, Tyler Scott 2025, Alex Johnson 2025, Coleman Shelton 2019 (1st time), Ronnie Rivers 2022 Waiver claim or poach Dylan McMahon 2024, Emmanuel Forbes 2024, Larrell Muchison 2022 While there is no official reporting, the way the Rams navi [... truncated ...]
Terrance Ferguson, the Rams' second-year TE, shows promising receiving skills but faces a tough path to a substantial role due to the team's crowded tight end room. With Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, and second-round pick Max Klare also on the roster, Ferguson will likely need injuries to climb the depth chart and secure targets. Even then, star receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are expected to command the majority of passes from Matthew Stafford. Ferguson is currently ranked as the TE29 in dynasty leagues
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare is an intriguing dynasty option because of his second-round draft capital, but the team's crowded position room could make it very challenging for him to contribute right away. The Rams drafted Terrance Ferguson last year, and it seemed like this offseason represented a prime opportunity for them to trim down their tight end room and bring some clarity to the position. Instead, they re-signed Tyler Higbee and drafted Klare. The unit now consists of Colby Parkinson, Higbee, Klare, and Ferguson. It's unclear whether even one of those tight ends will be able to emerge as fantasy relevant, let alone multiple. The draft capital is intriguing with Klare, but we doubt he'll be able to contribute right away, given the experience of the tight ends around him. Klare could be the Rams' tight end of the future, though, so managers could afford to select him in rookie drafts if they're willing to be patient with his development
Adds: Max Klare. Drops: Mason Taylor
The Los Angeles Rams have selected TE Max Klare with the No. 61 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. No team utilizes the tight end position more than the Rams under Sean McVay and they add another one here in Klare. He showcased his flashes as a receiver at Ohio State and should step into an immediate role with Matthew Stafford and the Rams
The Rams selected Klare in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 61st overall. Klare (6-foot-4, 246 pounds) is a natural fit for head coach Sean McVay's offense, having showcased natural acumen as a route runner during college along with solid speed and athleticism, though he didn't take part in drills at the combine and has room for improvement as a blocker. As a redshirt junior at Ohio State in 2025, Klare totaled 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns on 56 targets across 14 games. As a rookie, however, Klare's opportunities project to be significantly limited as he works to establish himself in one of the NFL's most crowded TE rooms. All of Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen had roles on offense in 2025
The Los Angeles Rams have selected Ohio State tight end Max Klare with the 61st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Klare played the first three seasons of his collegiate career at Purdue before transferring to Ohio State for his redshirt junior season. Across 14 games with the Buckeyes in 2025, Klare recorded 43 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns. With Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Davis Allen, and Klare, the Rams have one of the deepest tight end rooms in the NFL. While Los Angeles utilized two and three-tight end personnel at a very high rate in 2025, it will likely still be difficult for Klare to see much playing time or target volume as a rookie
Ohio State TE Max Klare has made five top-30 visits. Klare has reportedly met with the Texans, Buccaneers, Rams, Broncos and Panthers. He is a candidate to be the second tight end selected heading into draft week
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