After the end of the 2026 NFL Draft, one of the most notable undrafted free agents the Bears signed was Utah center Jaren Kump.

A six-year senior at Utah, Kump played a career 2,842 blocking snaps for the Utes. Though he played primarily as a center at the collegiate level, he has also taken snaps at each of the other four offensive line positions. He dominated at the American Bowl and earned a last-minute addition to the Shrine Bowl.

Coming out of the 2026 NFL Draft, Kump was the No. 315 overall player on my board, my 14th-ranked center, and the fourth-best center to hit undrafted free agency. I think his best bet to make the Bears’ roster is as a guard, seeing as though Chicago already has both Garrett Bradbury and Logan Jones at center. Here are my thoughts on Kump as he heads to the Windy City.

2025 PFSN OL Impact Score: 83.0 (6th for Big 12 centers)

List of accomplishments: 2025 honorable mention All-Big 12, team captain

THREAD: New Bears OL Jaren Kump is a versatile interior lineman who has a real chance to crack the 53-man roster.

Though he’s a taller center, Jaren Kump does a good job of winning with leverage at the point of attack.He keeps a wide base with good knee bend to get his weight underneath him. That helps maximize his raw strength. #Bears pic.twitter.com/8kDbXltJaZ

Jaren Kump has a strong anchor with the ability to absorb contact in pass protection.He excelled at the American Bowl and earned a last-minute invitation to the Shrine Bowl. #Bears pic.twitter.com/tAGFunfmbi

A big calling card with Jaren Kump is his positional versatility along the offensive line.Kump is a natural center but has taken snaps at all five OL spots. I think playing guard is best bet to make the team with the Logan Jones draft pick. #Bears pic.twitter.com/PTB1My9oul

Here’s Jaren Kump’s RAS card. Decent athlete, but elite size, length and strength at center.Kump’s physical tools and versatility should see him compete for a roster spot. It probably won’t be at center, but he could project well as a guard. #Bears pic.twitter.com/ltQjqtTQFd