Iowa Star Receives Jaw-Dropping Recognition That Will Surprise Even Hawkeyes Fans
A standout Iowa Hawkeyes player is quickly making a name for himself, and it’s turning heads across the college football world.
While Iowa has long been known for developing top-tier tight ends, they’ve quietly produced a number of talented offensive linemen for the NFL as well. This trend looks set to continue next spring, with Logan Jones and Gennings Dunker both expected to enter the NFL Draft. Of the two, Jones is drawing particular attention.
The Iowa center is finally getting the recognition he deserves, with Bruce Feldman of The Athletic placing him seventh on his top 100 “freaks” list ahead of the 2025 college football season.
Jones’ athleticism is impressive, especially given his background as a former basketball player. As a high schooler, he weighed just 260 pounds and was dunking by the time he was in ninth grade. Now, at 303 pounds, he has become one of the best centers in the nation.
Feldman highlighted Jones’ standout stats: “He allowed zero sacks in 280 pass-blocking snaps last season, according to PFF. He set a program record this offseason with a 705-pound squat. Jones also holds the position record for a 36.6-inch vertical, a 1.53 10-yard split, and a 4.09 shuttle time. Additionally, his 470-pound hang clean this summer set a position record.”
Last season, Iowa boasted a potent rushing attack, largely thanks to Kaleb Johnson’s efforts, but the offensive line—led by Jones—played a crucial role in creating openings for the running back, who is now with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Heading into his senior season, Jones is a key reason why the Hawkeyes’ offense is expected to improve. It’ll be exciting to see if he can continue to boost his draft stock this fall and help Iowa bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season.
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