The Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, where they shored up a key position in Ben Johnson’s offense.
After trading for Garrett Bradbury to replace the retired Drew Dalman, the Bears drafted Jones, hoping he’s the team’s center for the foreseeable future.
A converted defensive lineman, Jones fills a need for Chicago, and he’ll get to compete with Bradbury for the starting center position as a rookie. With Bradbury having just one year remaining on his contract, the Bears secure a center to pair with quarterback Caleb Williams for the future.
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Jones was the successor to All-Pro Tyler Linderbaum and played all four seasons as the starting center for the Hawkeyes. A disciplined player who is rarely penalized, Jones has quick feet and lateral movement, allowing him to pull in the run game and move into the second level to linebackers.
Lots of mocks projected Chicago taking Kansas State center Sam Hech, but with Jones’s experience and scheme fit, Jones was the selection. His hand placement allows him to gain leverage, which comes from the teaching tape.
Jones has a frame to add muscle mass, but he does have shorter arms than most of the rest of the field at center. Because of his NFL-ready technique, Jones could play himself into the starting lineup in the offseason.
Because Jones was drafted No.57 overall, he will also receive a lifetime supply of ketchup from The Kraft Heinz Company.
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Reporting by Preston Zbroszczyk , Bears Wire / Bears Wire
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