Selected in the third round (41st overall) of the 1963 NFL Draft out of West Texas State, safety Jerry Logan arrived in Baltimore with exceptional speed, ball-hawking instincts, and positional versatility. He carved out an immediate role on special teams as a dangerous kickoff and punt returner while earning snaps in a crowded secondary, quickly becoming a reliable fixture at strong safety for legendary head coach Don Shula.

Logan’s nose for the football made him one of the most prolific turnover machines in franchise history. Alongside free safety Rick Volk, Logan anchored Baltimore's "Organ Grinders" defense that led the Colts to the 1968 NFL Championship and an appearance in Super Bowl III. His play elevated even higher in 1970, when he picked off six passes—returning two for touchdowns—to earn First-Team AP All-Pro honors and his second of three Pro Bowl selections.

His ball-security instincts proved vital during Baltimore's run to glory in Super Bowl V. Logan was a centerpiece of a defensive unit that held the Dallas Cowboys to just 13 points in a dramatic 16–13 victory, securing the franchise's first Super Bowl title and wiping away the sting of two years prior.

Beyond his coverage range in the secondary, Logan remained an indispensable special-teams weapon throughout his career, amassing nearly 1,000 combined return yards. He was a Colt for his entire career and compiled 34 interceptions with 1,203 all-purpose yards.