NFL world reacts to Bears picking Logan Jones in 2026 NFL Draft

There was once again plenty of trading taking place in the early stages of the second round on Friday night, but the Chicago Bears stayed put and waited to make their first of three selections, landing Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick.

After the sudden retirement of veteran center Drew Dalman this offseason, the Bears acquired Garrett Bradbury to take his place at the center position but needed to find a long-term fit and did that with the No. 57 pick on Friday.

Jones can come in and learn from the entire starting line of veterans, especially Bradbury, and he might just challenge for the starting job on Day 1. Jones showed plenty of durability during his time at Iowa, starting at center for four years following the departure of Tyler Linderbaum.

Jones was the Rimington Trophy winner this season and an All-American, and the Bears did not reach on another position of need and filled another big void on their roster. Here’s the top reactions from the selection of Jones by Chicago at No. 57 overall:

NFL world reacts to Bears selecting Logan Jones in NFL draft

Logan Jones had Bear written all over him. The Bears hit a home run with an Iowa center 45 years ago when they signed should-be Hall of Famer Jay Hilgenberg. And the player who lined up to Hilgenberg's left for many years, Mark Bortz, was a former DT at Iowa like Jones.

— Dan Pompei (@danpompei) April 25, 2026

Jones' pass protection is the reason he won the Rimington Trophy.

Top-two finishes in the 3-cone and shuttle, and a 32-inch vertical that speaks to his explosiveness.

Very good in pass pro can run the wide zone. #DaBears

— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) April 25, 2026