The Chicago Bears invested in the future of their offensive line when the team selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert announced the team's 57th overall pick in the second round.
The former offensive tackle introduced the newest member of the Bears' O-line, Iowa center Logan Jones. The 6-foot-2, 301-pound center won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center last season.
In his final year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jones allowed just one sack and three quarterback pressures in 704 offensive snaps played, according to Pro Football Focus. He also finished with a 90.2 pass blocking grade, finishing first among 307 centers.
Throughout his four years at Iowa, Jones has allowed just five total sacks and 50 quarterback pressures.
Iowa ran a zone-blocking scheme, which should fit with Jones’ strengths as a player. He moves well in space, knows how to get to his landmarks and uses his leverage to his advantage.
Jones spoke to reporters on Friday night via Zoom and shared what he knows about head coach Ben Johnson and what he likes from the center position.
“He loves to run the football, especially outside zone, which is awesome," Jones said. "That’s exactly how I’ve been taught and what we did. Meeting with him, he likes to put a lot on the center’s plate, which is awesome. Playing center, it’s your job to get everybody into order and know what they’re doing. Whether it be a combo, a pass-pro, whatever it might be -- they put a lot on the center. It’s definitely going to be challenging. But I look forward to it. It’s definitely going to be a lot of fun, for sure.”
Looking at some of the strengths that were noted in the Athletic's the BEAST, it makes a lot of sense why general manager Ryan Poles wanted to take Jones in the second round.
- Terrific on the move to spear defenders and drive them from the ball
- Throws plates around with ease in weight room (holds Iowa record with a 700-pound squat)
- Rugged demeanor and hates coming off the field
Here are some weaknesses that Bears fans should also know about.
- Anchor breaks down versus bull rushes, who use sheer force to push him into the pocket
- Can get a tad wid when fitting out in space
- Injury history: Aggravted a left knee during 2021 spring practice that required surgery and sidelined him for most of the 2021 season; underwent labrum surgery in Jan. 2024; right hand injury in Dec. 2024 that forced him to miss bowl game his senior year
Selecting Jones with the 57th overall pick is general manager Ryan Poles investing in the future of the position. Bradbury is 30 years old and in the last year of his contract, but will serve as an asset to Caleb Williams and become a mentor for Jones as he navigates his rookie season.
Offensive line coach Dan Roushar will also play a pivotal role in helping Jones develop throughout the 2026 season.
As much as the Bears have to build the roster right now, Poles wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't think ahead. The Bears wouldn't have selected Jones if Johnson also didn't sign off on the selection, but Jones is a member of the Bears organization now and helps solidify an important spot on the O-line for the future.