Logan Jones

Jones has a very Bears-friendly profile: smart, physical and accustomed to the details of interior line play. He does not need to rush into the lineup, which is ideal for a rookie center.

Strengths: Elite college résumé, football intelligence, leadership, extensive starting experience and scheme fit.

Weaknesses: He is a rookie adapting to NFL power and speed, with Bradbury currently ahead of him on the depth chart.

Jones has a sensible rookie path: learn behind Garrett Bradbury and be ready if the center room needs him. Iowa linemen usually arrive with good toughness and technique, and Chicago placing him second on the depth chart suggests the staff likes the early work. Still, he has not snapped in an NFL game yet, so this is a five based on projection. The priority is mastering protections and holding up against professional nose tackles before anyone asks for more.

Strengths: He brings a sturdy center build, competitive temperament and collegiate experience with the communication demands of the position. Jones should be comfortable with physical interior play and can grow through daily work against Chicago's veteran front.

Weaknesses: He has no NFL snap history, and the leap in speed from college to pro blitz identification is enormous. His anchor, hand timing and ability to recover against elite interior pass rushers remain unproven.