Former Penn State receiver signs with Chicago Bears

Penn State typically has a large number of players taken in the NFL draft, and this year was no different, as the school sent eight players to the next level during the three-day event. This was a great achievement by itself, but the Nittany Lions had an assortment of players who latched on with teams as undrafted free agents.

Former wide receiver Kyron Hudson had high hopes coming into Penn State ahead of the 2025 season, but he had a down year just like almost everyone else in the organization. While the disappointing campaign stopped him from being drafted, it didn’t erode teams’ interest in him. That was proven on Monday afternoon when Hudson signed a contract with the Chicago Bears.

The reigning NFC North champions traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills this offseason, which means that they have an immediate need for receivers to step up in his place. While some of those replacements are already on the roster, their ascent up the depth chart will create some vacancies for the backup spots. These are the roles that Hudson will likely be vying for, so the Bears decided to give him a chance.

Hudson accumulated 1,095 yards and 10 touchdowns across his five college seasons, splitting time between Penn State and USC. He made a name for himself as a big-body receiver, which Chicago has a massive need for, so there is a chance for him to make a real impact. We should get some updates on Hudson’s progress in the coming weeks, as NFL teams begin their OTAs during that time period.

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