The Los Angeles Rams have quietly built something special at tight end, and one NFC scout believes the best is yet to come. After a dramatic shift in offensive philosophy in 2024—going from barely using tight ends as receivers to leading the NFL in 13 personnel packages—the Rams are doubling down on the position.
In the second round of the draft, the Rams selected Max Klare out of Ohio State, adding him to a tight end room that already includes Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson. It's a crowded group, but the plan is clear: tight ends will remain a focal point of this offense for years to come.
While some questioned the pick, one NFC scout told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Klare and Ferguson could form a dynamic duo. "Klare and Terrance Ferguson can be a really good one-two in two years," the scout said. Both players are strong receivers with room to grow as blockers, giving quarterback Matthew Stafford—or whoever is under center—two reliable pass-catching options alongside Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.
The timing couldn't be better. Parkinson and Allen are both entering contract years, while Higbee's future is uncertain as he weighs retirement. That means Klare could see the field as a rookie, especially if the Rams continue to experiment with unconventional four-tight-end sets. By 2027, this young tandem could be the backbone of the offense.
For Rams fans, the message is simple: the tight end position is no longer an afterthought—it's a weapon.
