A six-year Utah fixture who logged 40 starts up front, Jaren Kump signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent after a Campbell Trophy semifinalist season.
Jaren Kump spent parts of six seasons anchoring the Utah offensive line before entering the pro ranks as an undrafted free agent. The Riverton, Utah native built a reputation as one of the most versatile blockers in the Big 12, capable of sliding across the offensive line from center to guard, and he heads into his rookie camp with the Bears looking to carve out a roster spot on a crowded interior line.
Path to the league
Kump played 59 career games at Utah, including 40 starts, with the bulk of his snaps coming at center. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with Chicago shortly afterward, joining a wave of Utah offensive linemen who found NFL homes that spring.
Career highlights
In his final season at Utah in 2025, Kump earned All-Big 12 honorable mention recognition and was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's top center. Beyond his primary center role, he took snaps at every other offensive line position during his college career, underscoring his versatility.
2025 season recap
Kump anchored Utah's offensive line in 2025, a season strong enough to earn him All-Big 12 honorable mention and Campbell Trophy semifinalist status. He entered the 2026 draft process ranked among the better center prospects available, though he went unselected and signed with the Bears as a priority undrafted free agent, where he projects as guard depth behind incumbents Garrett Bradbury and Logan Jones at center.
Sources
- Chicago Bears: Jaren Kump player page
- Windy City Gridiron: Jaren Kump draft profile
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Center
- Group
- offense
- College
- Utah
- Hometown
- Riverton, UT, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
