Highly athletic, pass-catching tight end capable of earning volume targets on the pro level. Klare can live beyond the typical targeted depth for most tight ends thanks to his route inventory and ability to generate separation across the field. He’s best from the slot but can widen out when a matchup presents itself. Hands and ball-tracking are below average but his production could make teams forget the drops. He improved as a run blocker as the season progressed, but “functional” might be the finish line there. In a league craving impact tight ends, Klare has a chance to inject life into an offense hunting mismatches.
Strengths
- Loose-limbed and athletic with a full route tree available to him.
- Speed to climb past unsuspecting safeties on vertical shots.
- Able to adjust routes at a high rate of speed.
- Separation burst across the field creates chunk-play chances.
- Aligns wide to mismatch defensive backs on back-shoulder throws.
- Rarely leaves yards on the field with his run-after-catch.
- Athletic and fluid working from block to block in space.
- Improved his body control and fit accuracy on lead pulls.
Weaknesses
- Not strong enough for adequate block sustain at the point.
- Hand placement as a run blocker needs significant work.
- Not a natural pass plucker and fights certain throws.
- Needs to identify throws and move faster in making adjustments.
- Needs to prioritize ball security on his run-after-catch.
Sources Tell Us
“He doesn’t have Dalton Kincaid’s catch skills, but he could have that kind of production with how athletic he is.” – AFC executive
Lance Zierlein – NFL.COM