After waiting 56 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Iowa football finally sees one of its 10 draft-eligible stars chosen, with center Logan Jones going to the Chicago Bears at No. 57 overall.
As the Bears were looking to address their need for a starting center following the retirement of Drew Dalman, Jones should have a solid shot at possibly landing the starting job as a rookie this season.
Given the proximity to Chicago, here are some of the best social media reactions from Iowa and Bears fans celebrating Jones becoming the first of potentially many Hawkeyes to cross the draft stage in Pittsburgh.
It's only fitting that Jimbo Covert delivers the pick ๐ค pic.twitter.com/o2p5x7pNYB
only 5 sacks given up? demon pic.twitter.com/PUylefEp7m
The BEST center in the nation is heading to the Windy City ๐จ@logan_jones75 x @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/UEUhLYXMd1
โ Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) April 25, 2026
Let's get it, Logan! ๐ค pic.twitter.com/6rMYR8cqz8
Two of Logan Jones' RAS comps?Tyler Linderbaum (who Bears fans wanted the team to sign after Drew Dalman retired) and, well, Drew Dalman. pic.twitter.com/aW6zVgFPk0
Logan Jones, I have great news for you. https://t.co/iGsYjqUebc
LOGAN JONES WILL NEVER NEED KETCHUP AGAIN ๐ ๐The Unanimous All-American center is Heinz's inaugural Mr. 57, which comes with a lifetime supply after going No. 57 overall ๐ pic.twitter.com/dsU0fGvIEc
.@LanceBriggs instant reaction to the Bears LOGAN JONES pick๐โฌ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/EFIayyklJ0
Logan Jones was unaware of Heinzโs โMr. 57โ offer but ended his Zoom call with:โLetโs go ketchup.โ
Iโve seen enough. Logan Jones is here to save the Bears center position. ๐ pic.twitter.com/U5eCIwoRIF
Iโve always been a Logan Jones guy. Excited for our Center of the future #Bears
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