As a senior, Kuper finished just behind Matt Gittlein of Wasilla High School as the state's Lineman of the Year.

Projected to go undrafted by Sports Illustrated, who criticized his lack of "balance, body control and ability in space,"[3] Kuper was ranked as the No.

[6] The new contract made him the second-highest-paid offensive lineman in Broncos' history, second only to former left tackle Matt Lepsis.

That season Chris Kuper made the Pro Bowl but withdrew due to the injury and needed surgery.

[12] With the firing of Vic Fangio from the Broncos Kuper was hired by Kevin O'Connell to be the offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings.