IOWA CITY — The Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Jones was a stalwart on Iowa football's offensive line, starting 51 games across his Hawkeye career. During that span, Jones was a part of a successful offensive line rebuild under position coach George Barnett. After multiple seasons below the program standard, Iowa's offensive line returned to dominant form in 2024 and 2025.
The Council Bluffs, Iowa, product joined the Iowa program as a defensive lineman but switched to the other side of the ball to replace standout center Tyler Linderbaum. There were growing pains as Jones tried to fill big shoes. But he used that adversity to develop into a stellar offensive lineman.
Jones won the 2025 Rimington Trophy, honoring the most outstanding center in Division I football. He was also part of an offensive line that won the 2025 Joe Moore Award, which recognizes the most outstanding offensive line in college football.
Now, Jones takes the next step in his football career.
Undersized but highly experienced with NFL-ready technique. Jones has a dense frame and short limbs. He has impressive initial quickness and stays firm inside the framework with his hands while his feet rarely stop pressing forward. Long nose tackles with quick hands are his kryptonite at the point of attack. Iowa’s scheme limited his true pass-set count, so proving he can anchor and play with gap range will be essential. He’s operational in gap schemes but better in zone, where his athleticism mitigates his lack of length. Jones’ age, traits and center-only value could limit his suitor count, but he has the polish to help early with the right fit.
Linchpin for Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line in 2025.
Good initial quickness with repeatable footwork on each snap.
Hits zone-blocking landmarks to take the lead in first phase.
Hand placement and leverage come straight from teaching tape.
Diligent in executing his first block before climbing on combos.
Races feet through down blocks to help uproot the opposition.
Protection punch is direct and lands with adequate pop.
Identifies second-level blitzers and reacts quickly to catch them.
Below-average physical traits and will turn 25 in October of his rookie year.
Short arms limit ability to seal and sustain in tight spaces.
Can be lifted and controlled by a stout nose tackle with quick hands.
Lack of length limits recovery range from gap to gap.
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