Who is Chicago Bears rookie center Logan Jones?

Chicago has added some talent with the 57th pick by selecting Jones. While center was one of the team’s biggest needs entering the draft, there are some concerns about his size. NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein gave a scouting report for Jones ahead of the NFL Draft.

“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.”

It also appears that Zierlein believes this is a bit of a reach, having him slotted for Rounds 3-4. However, the Bears wanted to make sure they found their next center once Drew Dalman retired this offseason. In terms of his fit on Chicago’s depth chart, he will be competing for the starting center position with Garrett Bradbury.

Jones has been compared to names like Dalman and Tyler Linderbaum, so there is a lot of excitement for Chicago. He is listed at 6-foot-2, 299 pounds, so he will have the size to compete with the defensive linemen in the NFL. He was named the best center in college football by winning the Rimington Trophy Award and was a team captain for the Iowa Hawkeyes. It will be intriguing to see if the inaugural Mr. 57 does as he has won a lifetime of ketchup. Now, he will begin to try to sauce up the competition.