Logan Jones

NFL Draft Profile: Logan Jones

Position: Center | School: Iowa | Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6'3" | Weight: 302 lbs | Archetype: Run Blocker (Elite Mobility/Technician)

College Career Summary

Logan Jones completes one of the most successful developmental arcs in Iowa Hawkeyes history. Originally recruited as a defensive tackle, Jones made the transition to center in 2022 to replace first-round pick Tyler Linderbaum. After initial growing pains, Jones matured into a Unanimous All-American and the 2025 Rimington Trophy winner as the nation’s best center.

The 2025 season was a dominant campaign where Jones served as the engine for a Joe Moore Award-finalist offensive line. He anchored an offense that set quarterback rushing records and surrendered only 16 sacks total. Jones finished as the only center in the nation ranked in the top five for both pass blocking (No. 2) and run blocking (No. 3) by Pro Football Focus. His combination of elite functional strength—evidenced by his school-record 705-pound squat—and "Freaks List" athleticism makes him one of the highest-floor interior prospects in recent years.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 50 (49 at Center, 1 at Defensive Tackle)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 0

• 2025 Holding Penalties: 0

• Pancakes: ~64 (2025 Regular Season)

• 2025 Honors: Rimington Trophy Winner; Unanimous First-Team All-American; First-Team All-Big Ten; Outland Trophy Finalist.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs UAlbany	A	Total displacement in the run game; 310 yards rushing for the team.
2	vs Iowa State	A-	Flawless in pass pro; handled the "Cy-Hawk" pressure with ease.
3	vs Troy	B+	Dominant reach blocks; erased linebackers on the second level.
5	@ Ohio State	B	Tough battle with elite interior speed; anchored well but had one recovery snap.
6	vs Washington	A	Clinical performance; zero pressures allowed against a heavy front.
8	@ Michigan St	B+	Gritty performance; perfectly executed several complex line calls.
9	vs Northwestern	A	Total control of the interior; multiple pancake blocks on screen plays.
10	vs Wisconsin	B+	Physical "trench war"; neutralised Wisconsin's nose tackle for 4 quarters.
11	@ UCLA	A-	Elite mobility on display; looked like a tight end pulling into space.
12	@ Maryland	A	High-level pass blocking; gave his QB a clean pocket all afternoon.
13	vs Minnesota	A+	The Apex. Outland Player of the Week; single-handedly paved the way for 41 points.
14	@ Nebraska	B+	Revenge game; totally neutralized the nose tackle that troubled him in 2024.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 98/100

• Leadership: Elite. 12-game captain in 2025; the undisputed vocal leader of the Hawkeyes.

• Mental Toughness: High; successfully transitioned from DL to an All-American OL.

• Competitor: Elite; plays with the "Iowa Mean" streak through the echo of the whistle.

• Team Player: Credits his guards; known for his high football character and work ethic.

• Star: High; his presence at center dictates the success of the entire offensive unit.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 84/100

• Height/Weight: 6'3", 302 lbs. (Failed 6'5 benchmark; Borderline weight).

• Stamina: Elite; "Freak" athlete who maintains high-level speed late in games.

• Durability: Elite. 50 career starts; remarkably consistent availability.

• Injury History: Redshirted in 2020 (knee) but has been medically clean for three years.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Run Block: Strength. Elite reach-and-seal capability; moves defenders effortlessly.

• Pass Block: Elite; zero sacks allowed in 2025 and only one over the last two seasons.

• Strength: Outlier. Correlates his 705-lb squat to a devastating initial punch.

• Technique: Plus; massive improvement in hand placement and leverage over 4 years.

• High Motor: Constant; a "search and destroy" blocker in the open field.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 97/100

• Speed: Outlier. Rare 1.53 10-yard split; gets to the second level faster than many LBs.

• Agility: Elite; 4.09 shuttle speed allows for exceptional lateral recovery.

• Flexibility: High; natural "knee-bender" with very loose hips from his DL background.

• Acceleration: Sudden; fires out of his stance like a sprinter.

• Footwork: Clinical; very quick, clean feet that prevent him from being "turned."

IQ (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Awareness: Elite. Exceptional at passing off stunts and identifying late blitzers.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Generational explosive metrics for a center (vertical, shuttle, squat); elite technical foundation in the zone-run game; zero holding penalties and zero sacks in 2025; pro-ready diagnostic skills for line calls.

• Weaknesses: Size Profile. At 6'3", he lacks the prototypical "length" some teams want at the pivot; occasionally vulnerable to elite "long-arm" bull rushes from 340-lb NFL nose tackles; strictly a center—may struggle if asked to kick out to guard due to lack of bulk.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Wide Zone or Heavy Pulling system (e.g., Lions, Rams, 49ers).

• NFL Comparison: Tyler Linderbaum / Jason Kelce.

Scout's Final Word

"Logan Jones is the most athletic center to come out of Iowa since Tyler Linderbaum. While his 6'3" frame will lead to 'undersized' labels, his tape against the Big Ten’s best proves he is a leverage master. He is a plug-and-play starter who brings a defensive tackle's violence to the offensive side of the ball. He won't just block his man; he'll put them in the dirt. Draft Projection: 3rd Round."