Detroit Lions Draft Prospect Injury Analysis: Max Klare, TE - Ohio State

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With the uncertainty of Sam LaPorta's herniated disc injury, the Lions may be wise to spend a mid-round pick on a TE. Max Klare is an option who is projected to go in that range, but he has some health concerns.

Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Max Klare:

(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)

Max Klare, TE (23) - Ohio State​

Projected round 3-5. #96 on Jeff Risdon board Feb 19.

Concern level 4/10

• 2025: 14/14 games
• 2024: 12/12 games
• 2023: 5/12 games. Ankle injury started in 2022 and lingered. In 2023, ankle injury ended season with subsequent surgery for torn left deltoid ankle ligament and bone chips.
• 2022: 2 games.
• High school: Collarbone fracture

Klare has a history of a significant ankle injury with surgery that will need investigation. It’s reassuring that he has played 2 full seasons since the ankle surgery. The collarbone fracture in high school is not a concern.

Despite only 2 full seasons in college, he had very good cumulative production with 116 receptions for 1329 yards.

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