Rams Draft Tight End Max Klare, Back-to-Back Picks

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The Los Angeles Rams turn heads in the 2026 NFL draft by grabbing Alabama quarterback

Ty Simpson with a 13th overall pick.

Then in the second round, they snagged Ohio State Titan Max Claire at 61st overall.

Everyone figured after their MVP season, they load up more weapons around Matthew Stafford.

Instead, they eyed his future replacement first, then doubled down on tight ends with this

pick.

Rams fans know the team loves heavy sets.

They led the league with 331 plays and 13 personnel last year, way ahead of.

Everyone else.

This marks back-to-back second round tight ends for them.

Claire is a 6 foot 4 receiver type with solid stats, 43 catches for 448 yards and 2 scores.

He lines up everywhere to mess with the fences, and while blocking needs work, he adds

key depth as contracts wind down for guys like Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen.

Rams though got one more day to pick before the third round at 93rd overall, maybe for

a linebacker, swing tackle or corner.

Those like they're locked in on those tight end heavy looks moving forward.