The Chicago Bears made some solid selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also had a couple of head-scratchers. While most people focus on Sam Roush and Zavion Thomas as inexplicable picks -- and that's fair to a degree -- they weren't the only decisions that were tough to explain.
For starters, taking Logan Jones as early as No. 57 was already a sign of things to come. And, unless he takes a big leap and earns the starting center right out of the gate, it might end up being a costly mistake.
The Bears Reached for a Third-Round Pick
NFL Mock Draft Database had Jones at No. 93 on the consensus big board. Notably, Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranked him No. 95 in his top-100 prospects list. The Bears could've addressed one of their many needs on defense, and they would've still likely had a chance to take Jones at either 69 or 89. Even if he's a solid prospect, that's just poor asset management.
Granted, the Bears need someone to anchor the interior of the offensive line. Drew Dalman retired, and they might not be entirely sold on Garret Bradbury, who recently came to Chicago on a one year deal.
Nevertheless, using such a valuable selection to get an undersized center with short arms is a bit of a concern. He's quick, strong, and a sneaky athlete as a former defensive tackle, but he might not be ready to embrace a big role right out of the gate -- and he may need a while before being ready.
Also, unlike other interior offensive lineman prospects, he can only play center, and that severely limits his ceiling and potential to get on the field early in his career. The upside is there, and he could be their center of the future, but they just took him way too high.
The NFL Draft is all about projections and value. Sometimes, addressing a positional need just for the sake of it puts teams in compromising spots. Also, if the Bears had wanted to take that approach through the entire draft, they probably wouldn't have used two third-round selections on a tight end and a wide receiver.
Whatever the case, Jones must make the most of his opportunities in training camp. Bradbury isn't an elite center by any means, so failing to beat him for the starting spot will only raise more concerns about his outlook in the pros.
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