Texas A&M’s transfer portal success will hinge on adding playmakers at wide receiver and tight end, two areas that regressed during head coach Mike Elko’s first season despite adding several additions at both positions last offseason.
With OC Collin Klein slated to return for a second season with the program, his scheme depends on tight ends who can split outside or inline-block, which he thought he was getting from former Fresno State TE Tre Watson this season.
While Watson had his moments, they weren’t enough. Right after the regular season ended, the transfer portal presented several intriguing options, led by former Purdue tight end Max Klare.
During his sophomore season with the Boilermakers, Klare shot on the scene as the program’s best-receiving option, leading the team with 51 receptions, 685 receiving yards, and four touchdowns.
After visiting Texas this week, 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz has confirmed that Klare made his way to College Station and is visiting the Aggies this weekend, as Elko is looking to land his third commitment from the portal after missing out on cornerback Jaylon Braxton, who committed to Ole Miss.
Klare would be an immediate upgrade for A&M’s passing game and provide QB Marcel Reed a dependable option on third down.
Former Purdue star tight end Max Klare, who visited Texas earlier this week, is visiting Texas A&M this weekend, a source tells @CBSSports/@247Sports.
Klare, an All-Big Ten selection this year, is the top ranked tight end in the transfer portal.https://t.co/IuxbA2mGCE https://t.co/hmcNDEdQTz pic.twitter.com/qRHwqXrXVu
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 14, 2024
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