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Ohio State’s Max Klare Nominated for John Mackey Award, Carson Hinzman on Watch List for Rimington Trophy

Ohio State’s top tight end and starting center are both expected to be among the best in the country in 2025.

Max Klare was one of 46 tight ends named Friday to the John Mackey Award watch list, while Carson Hinzman was one of 40 centers named Friday to the Rimington Trophy watch list.

.@m4klare earns Preseason @JohnMackeyAward Watch List honors, for Nations Top Tight End pic.twitter.com/5rtPXs4ef1

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 8, 2025

A force up front, @HinzmanCarson has been named to the Rimington Watch List pic.