Depth Chart Outlook
Even after losing NFL draft picks Max Klare and Will Kacmarek, Ohio State's tight end room is quite stacked in 2026. It’s led by Nate Roberts, Mason Williams, Hunter Welcing and Bennett Christian and also includes redshirt sophomore Max LeBlanc and redshirt freshman Brody Lennon.
With that, Lautar will spend his first year as a Buckeye developing behind the scenes. If he can show plenty of promise and development as a freshman, though, Lautar could very well compete for a spot on the three-deep in 2027.