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Max Klare

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Max Klare
Purdue Boilermakers – No. 86
PositionTight end
ClassSophomore
MajorFinancial 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 schoolSt. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio)

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

Early life and high school

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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

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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, Klare 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]

References

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  1. ^ Neubert, Brian (14 December 2021). "Purdue lands tight end Max Klare as late add to 2022 class". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ Jellison, Dub (5 September 2024). "Purdue tight end Max Klare welcomes pressure of newfound expectations". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ King, Sam (17 April 2024). "After injury cut season short, Purdue football's Max Klare returning to form". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  5. ^ Jellison, Dub (5 August 2024). "Max Klare feeling stronger after season-ending injury in 2023". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  6. ^ King, Sam (2 August 2024). "Purdue football tight end breakdown: Healthy Max Klare, bigger George Burhenn a boost". Journal & Courier. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  7. ^ Dienhart, Tom (15 August 2024). "Top 30 Purdue football players: No. 7 Max Klare". On3.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
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