As a prospect who has been compared to Hawkeye Alum and Baltimore Ravens star Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa center Logan Jones was already a highly regarded NFL Draft prospect. However, his performance at the Combine only enhanced his reputation.<\/p>\r\n
Height:<\/strong> 6\u20193\u201d<\/p>\r\n Weight:<\/strong> 299 lbs. Position:<\/strong> center School:<\/strong> Iowa<\/p>\r\n More 2026 NFL Draft Profiles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n Jones is well aware of the criticism that he\u2019s undersized as a center, with arms measuring only 30 3\/4. Already accustomed to proving himself, Jones has learned the value of letting his performance speak for itself. The winner of the 2025 Rimington Trophy for the nation\u2019s best center just earned an outstanding 87 on his Combine Athleticism score, placing first among participating centers.<\/p>\r\n The Council Bluffs, Iowa, senior was a talented multi-sport athlete in high school. In addition to lettering in basketball and distinguishing himself as a talent in track, earning accolades in shot put and discus, he was a standout football player. Beginning his football career as a defensive end, he earned back-to-back \u201cLineman of the Year\u201d titles. Observing him at the Combine, an AFC personnel director commented<\/a>, \u201cHe\u2019s fun to watch. He plays like he\u2019s got two kids and a mortgage to pay, man. That kind of grown-man effort.\u201d\u00a0 Third or fourth round pick\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
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An injury sidelined him in his first year of college. Upon his return to the field, Jones was asked to take over at center for the NFL-bound Linderbaum. At first, it was a rough transition. But Jones learned his craft, starting all 13 games in 2023. By 2024, he was earning awards and honors as a First-Team All-Big Ten and semi-finalist for the Joe Moore Award. Awarded honorable mention All-American honors, Jones allowed only one sack in 149 pass-blocking opportunities.
Voted a team captain, his coach, Kirk Ferentz, described him<\/a> as the \u201ckind of guy we want on our football team.\u201d He continued, \u201cEverything he does is with purpose. He\u2019s really wired in when he’s working…. very popular with his teammates. He’s so invested. Comes from a great family, mom, sister, really good people.\u201d\u00a0
By 2025, the Hawkeyes won the Joe Moore Award for the nation’s top offensive line, and PFF.com<\/a> recognized him as the nation\u2019s top center with a pass blocking grade of 90.2 and an overall grade of 79. A unanimous pick for All-American, Jones allowed only a single sack in 704 snaps, with zero hits and no penalties.
In addition to being named the Rimington Trophy winner, he was also an Outland Trophy finalist and a second-time honoree for First-Team All-Big Ten.<\/p>\r\nScouting Report for Logan Jones
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Finally, per nfldraftbuzz.com<\/a>, “The Rimington Trophy does not go to frauds. The overall grade lands in good territory, which reflects real production against real competition alongside real physical limitations.\u201d
Despite any perceived physical size limitations, the consensus seems to be that the talent and production are real. \u00a0Add his strong leadership abilities and work ethic, and he’ll be an asset to the team that drafts him.<\/p>\r\nProjection:<\/h3>\r\n