Max Klare

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Max Klare
Purdue BoilermakersNo. 86
Position Tight end
ClassSophomore
Major Financial Counseling and Planning
Personal information
Born: (2003-07-08) July 8, 2003 (age 21)
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career history
College
High school St. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Max Klare (born July 8, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Purdue Boilermakers.

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Early life and high school

Klare attended St. Xavier High School located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Coming out of high school, Klare was rated as a three-star recruit, where he 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

During Klare's first collegiate season in 2022, he played in two games where he recorded no statistics. [3] In week two of the 2023 season, Klare hauled in eight receptions for 64 yards against the Virginia Tech Hokies. [4] However in week six of the 2023 season, Klar suffered a season-ending ankle injury. [5] Klare finished the 2023 season, totaling 22 receptions for 196 yards. [6] [7] 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. [8]

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References

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  2. Jellison, Dub. "Purdue tight end Max Klare welcomes pressure of newfound expectations". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. Dienhart, Tom. "His name is Max Klare. His job is to bolster strong tight end room". On3.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  4. King, Sam. "After injury cut season short, Purdue football's Max Klare returning to form". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  5. Jellison, Dub. "Max Klare feeling stronger after season-ending injury in 2023". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  6. King, Sam. "Purdue football tight end breakdown: Healthy Max Klare, bigger George Burhenn a boost". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  7. Dienhart, Tom. "Top 30 Purdue football players: No. 7 Max Klare". On3.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. King, Sam. "Before Max Klare was Purdue football's breakout star, he had to choose which sport to play". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.