Max Klare (born July 8, 2003) is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Klare attended

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. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the

over other schools such as Cincinnati, Duke, Eastern Michigan, and Georgia Tech.

College career

As a freshman in 2022, Klare played in two games where he recorded no statistics. In week two of the 2023 season, he hauled in eight receptions for 64 yards against the

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. However in week six of the 2023 season, Klare suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Klare finished the 2023 season, totaling 22 receptions for 196 yards. 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

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. On December 23, 2024, Klare transferred to

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References

External links

Purdue Boilermakers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Klare, Max 2003 births Living people Players of American football from Indiana Sportspeople from Dearborn County, Indiana American football tight ends St. Xavier High School (Ohio) alumni Purdue Boilermakers football players