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Chicago Hounds extend 2024 draft pick Jake Kinneeveauk

Jake Kinneeveauk of the Chicago Hounds. Image courtesy of the Chicago Hounds.

The Chicago Hounds and 2024 second-round draft pick Jake Kinneeveauk have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension to keep the loose forward in Illinois.

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Kinneeveauk made his MLR debut in the Hounds’ week 10 matchup with the Seattle Seawolves last season, and while he hasn’t found his way into the matchday 23 on a consistent basis thus far in his young career, the University of Utah product did impress in the 2025 autumn Performance Squad season, earning him a contract extension.

During his collegiate career, the Alaska native earned All-Conference honours in each of his final two seasons, and more recently helped the Chicago Lions win the Midwest Premiership title.

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The No.22 overall pick from 2024 joins 25-year-old utility back Reece Botha, 25-year-old hooker Jackson Zabierek, 26-year-old flanker Emmanuel Albert, and 23-year-old rising second-row talent, Brandon Harvey, as recent signings for the Hounds.

The Chicago outfit is looking to go one better in 2026 after finishing second in the Eastern Conference a season ago and falling short to the eventual champion Free Jacks in the semi-finals.

The Hounds will kick off their 2026 season away at Anthem Rugby Carolina on April 4, with their first home game coming on April 12 against California Legion.

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