Max Klare
| Purdue Boilermakers – No. 86 | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Major | Financial Counseling and Planning |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 8, 2003 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | St. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Max Klare (born July 8, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the Purdue Boilermakers.
Early life and high school
[edit]Klare attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers over other schools such as Cincinnati, Duke, Eastern Michigan, and Georgia Tech.[1][2]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2022, Klare played in two games where he recorded no statistics.[3] In week two of the 2023 season, he hauled in eight receptions for 64 yards against the Virginia Tech Hokies.[4] However in week six of the 2023 season, Klare suffered a season-ending ankle injury.[5] Klare finished the 2023 season, totaling 22 receptions for 196 yards.[6] In week one of the 2024 season, Klare notched five receptions for 71 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped the Boilermakers to a 49-0 win over Indiana State.[7]
On December 23, 2024, Klare transferred to Ohio State.
References
[edit]- ^ Neubert, Brian (14 December 2021). "Purdue lands tight end Max Klare as late add to 2022 class". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Jellison, Dub (5 September 2024). "Purdue tight end Max Klare welcomes pressure of newfound expectations". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Dienhart, Tom (11 April 2023). "His name is Max Klare. His job is to bolster strong tight end room". On3.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ King, Sam (17 April 2024). "After injury cut season short, Purdue football's Max Klare returning to form". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Jellison, Dub (5 August 2024). "Max Klare feeling stronger after season-ending injury in 2023". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ King, Sam (2 August 2024). "Purdue football tight end breakdown: Healthy Max Klare, bigger George Burhenn a boost". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ King, Sam (12 September 2024). "Before Max Klare was Purdue football's breakout star, he had to choose which sport to play". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.