Film study: New Bears UDFA Jaren Kump brings plenty of OL versatility
WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his thoughts on new Bears interior offensive lineman and UDFA signing Jaren Kump.
Nov 15, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Jaren Kump (68) in action during the second half against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images 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.
THE NUMBERS Height: 6’5” Weight: 313 pounds RAS: 7. 57 2025 PFSN OL Impact Score : 83. 0 (6th for Big 12 centers) 2025 sacks allowed: 1 Career blocking snaps: 2,842 Reps at non-center positions: 836 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.