Bears draft Iowa football OL Logan Jones
The first Iowa Hawkeye is off the board as Logan Jones is a Chicago Bear.
It took almost two rounds, but an Iowa Hawkeye has finally heard his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. With the 57th overall pick in the second round, the Chicago Bears selected former Hawkeye center Logan Jones to join their offensive line room. DAAAAAA Bears @logan_jones75 ā”ļø @ChicagoBears #NFLHawks x #NFLDraft pic.
twitter. com/wob5aPeUnk ā Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) April 25, 2026 This pick makes a ton of sense for the Bears , who saw their starting center from last season, Drew Dalman, suddenly retire at the age of 27 this offseason. Chicago had a big need at the center position, and they drafted the best collegiate player at that position.
Jones, the 2025 Rimington Trophy Award winner, started 50 games across four seasons at Iowa . Originally a defensive lineman, Jones learned from Tyler Linderbaum and made the switch to center. That move paid immediate dividends, as he went on to have an incredible career in the black and gold.
He'll now head over to the Windy City to join Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and a star-studded Bears offense. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Bears draft Iowa football OL Logan Jones