The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to shift Terrance Ferguson into a prominent role after an incremental rookie season where he parlayed a deep seam-stretching role into 231 yards and three scores. With Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee projected to handle more traditional inline duties, team insiders view Ferguson as the primary tight end target earner on the perimeter.
Given that rookie Max Klare faces a slow developmental curve, Ferguson has maximum late-round upside appeal for fantasy managers looking for an ADP exploit in fantasy football best ball formats, as well as dynasty and seasonal leagues.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare has an intriguing ...
Los Angeles Rams tight end Max Klare is an intriguing ...
The Los Angeles Rams have selected Ohio State tight end Max ...
Despite a late-season hamstring injury, Ferguson is poised for significant snaps if he wins the starting role in the Rams’ 13-personnel heavy scheme. However, a TE1 finish remains difficult to project for any Los Angeles tight end given the intense target competition.
Comparable to Brenton Strange, Terrance Furguson is a size-speed specimen featuring 85th percentile-plus speed and burst scores. As the most athletic TE on the roster, Furguson is the best breakout bet among Rams tight ends.
The Los Angeles Rams just snagged Max Klare at No. 61, securing an athletic TE whose versatile route-running and soft hands make him a tailored fit for Sean McVay’s sophisticated 12-personnel sets. Klare had a 21.2 Breakout Age and a massive 19.9% Target Share (64th-percentile), proving he can command high-volume attention while maintaining elite efficiency like his 13.4 College Yards Per Reception in the Big Ten.
In dynasty formats, Klare joins a crowded TE room including Tyler Higbee, Colby Perkinson and Terrance Ferguson, making his future role unclear.
The NFL has seen a revival at the tight end position. Sneakily, there will be a good amount of tight end needy teams come draft time. Ohio State’s Max Klare has just declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Klare ranks 3rd on the Big Board 2026 on PFF at the position. At 6’5’’ and 243, Klare has had 51 and 43 receptions each of his final 2 college seasons. With a round 3 projection, Klare is a name fantasy gamers need to know heading into their rookie drafts. Expect teams such as the Chiefs, Panthers, Broncos, and Buccaneers to do their due diligence in scouting him.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
