one kickoff return for 25 yards and one rushing attempt vs. Kent State . four punt returns for 33 yards at Maryland with a long of 15 and two kickoff returns for 53 yards with a long of 38 yards . started at wide receiver in 23-20 win over #4 Penn State as Hawkeyes rallied from a 17-3 deficit . And though Wick was excited to see his name on the depth chart, he knows the circumstances are fluid and that depth charts can change in a hurry. He previously played college football for the University at Buffalo and the University of Iowa. Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. Jones returned a punt for a touchdown against Michigan State in 2020 and a kickoff for a score against Illinois in 2021. . Taylor came from Australia last season having never seen a football game until he played in the 2020 opener at Purdue. Rivals' Tom Dienhart was the first to report the news. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. . Hometown Deerfield, Ill. High School Deerfield Previous School Buffalo Bio Stats saw action in 42-3 loss to #2 Michigan . He finished the campaign with 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns on a whopping 110 receptions. He also returned 18 punts for a 6.3-yard average and five kick returns for 15.6. ranks second in the Big Ten in punt returns (7.7) and kickoff returns (25.4) . But that could be a lot more difficult without Jones and Tracy helping at receiver. It starts with attitude: you have to want to be out there and if you have the requisite ability, and Charlie does, then it's all positive for us.". . . one reception for nine yards at Wisconsin . . Purdue won 24-7. second-team All-Big Ten by Associated Press . . But Jones wanted more. scored 14 career touchdowns as a prep. In 2022, he was named as an All-American. He was expected to play a key role for Iowa as a receiver and return specialist. . He redshirted his true freshman season. Jones was the Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year in 2022. He returned one punt and one kick for touchdowns at Iowa. I put the time in and just worked on my craft. A season later, Jones wont be flying under the radar at Kinnick Stadium any more. It might have been a surprise to everyone else, because no one knew who he was, Woods said. Here's everything you need to know about Jones' NFL combine performance, measurements and results. '", More:Leistikow: 10 thoughts, predictions heading into Iowa's 2021 football season. These excerpts are from a HawkCentral column: handled all punt returns in 21-20 loss to Northwestern, totaling two returns for eight yards . (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth). . . Were learning something from each and every play. Hes working to improve as a punt returner, too. "Charlie has done a phenomenal job," Tracy said. He also has 9-inch hands. Senior wide receiver Charlie Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal on May 24. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). . saw action in 28-7 win over #25 Wisconsin . Fans are eagerly waiting to see Myles Murphy, DJ Turner II, Jordan Battle and the rest of the Bengals' picks suit up for the upcoming season. I came here as a walk-on. "It's pretty sweet.'' With a punt return touchdown in 2020, a kickoff return touchdown last season, and three receiving touchdowns in . Following the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, Jones decided to forgo participation in the 2023 Citrus Bowl and prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. Hes one of my best friends. . They did a great job of preparing me for that position here. Jones, from Deerfield, Ill., would have jumped at a scholarship offer from Iowa as a high school senior. . Follow. . This is just my perspective but someone's going to tell him he can't because he's too this or that and his response is, 'Just watch.'". Alec Wick, a redshirt freshman walk-on from Iowa City Regina, already has made the two-deep roster as the backup to Keagan Johnson. His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size. . 2021 Started at wide receiver in 34-6 win over #17 Indiana for first career start . . . He says 'Coach, I'm going to give Iowa a shot. Jones began his career at the University of Buffalo where he redshirted as a freshman. . His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. started at wide receiver in 27-22 win over Minnesota . Jones leads the conference and ranks second in the NCAA in total kick return yards (605). three-year starter . (43%*), 74
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Pete Prisco, the CBS Sports guru, gave the Bengals an A. handled all punt returns at Purdue, with three returns for 37 yards, and a long of 25 yards that led to Iowas first touchdown . Jones shuffled off to Buffalo, where he redshirted in 2017. May 25, 2022. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. . He sat out the entire 2019-20 season under the old transfer legislation. . After two seasons at Buffalo and three at Iowa, the 5-11, 186-pound Jones had a break-out year for the Boilermakers when he led the country with 110 catches while clocking a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. . . [10][11] He was also a starter at receiver for the Hawkeyes and had 21 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns. . He finished the season third in the Big Ten and 20th in the nation with an average of 44.1 yards per kick. Head coach Kirk Ferentz likens Jones to another NFL rookie: Tennessee Titans running back Mehki Sargant. He 684 total yards (395 receiving) in helping the Bulls reach a 10-4 record. But to do it when no one is watching? Jones is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. From high school stardom in Illinois, to getting a Division I shot in upstate New York to now as a starting receiver in the Big Ten, that work ethic has showed at every stop. two receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown at ISU, including a 26-yard scoring reception for first receiving score at Iowa . There has been speculation, and some have assumed since Jones transferred that he made the switch because he wanted to play his final season at the collegiate level in a more productive passing offense that would better showcase his receiving skills. 34-yard reception led to first touchdown of the day . . [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. (he/him/his)
. When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. Iowa receiver Charlie Jones (16) lays out for a catch in front of coverage from Minnesota's Justin Walley during their game on Nov. 13, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium on Iowa City, Iowa. RELATED: Iowa football notebook | Petras taking second-team reps, Moss not ruling out another year, Well talk more specifically once the season is over, Ferentz said. No problem. But the lifelong Hawkeye fan hasnt finalized his plans yet for the 2022 season. Iowa Football WR Charlie Jones (NOT on Scholarship) is very Fast & Athletic & Practicing w/ 1st Team. . He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication UI students with on-campus jobs found to excel more than those with off-campus or no jobs at all, Greenhouse gas emissions decrease in Johnson County, Residents struggle with rent increases and maintenance in Havenpark Communities mobile home parks, New $67,000 contract between ICPD and the UI Public Policy Center to analyze racial profiling in traffic stops, Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans, Undrafted free agent tracker | Where former Iowa football players ended up, NFL Draft roundup | Tracking where former Hawkeyes landed, From Iowa football to the Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta stay teammates in NFL, Former Iowa football player Riley Moss selected in by Denver Broncos in third round of 2023 NFL Draft, Former Iowa football tight end Sam LaPorta picked by Detroit Lions in second round of 2023 NFL Draft, Iowa footballs Jack Campbell picked by Detroit Lions in first round of NFL Draft, Former Hawkeye Lukas Van Ness picked by Green Bay Packers in first round of NFL Draft, NFL Draft guide | When and where Iowas prospects are projected to go, Opinion | Spring game shouldnt shape fans expectations for Iowa football, Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves making strides throughout spring practice, 2023 Student Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. Ill help him with some stuff he needs. It's not gone unnoticed his teammates expect a breakthrough season as well. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) celebrates touchdown with Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee (85) and Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. also had one solo tackle . saw action in 41-21 win at Penn State as offense gained 175 net rushing yards . Jones is most known for his return ability. Now well talk a little bit more in December.. Now the challengeis to translate his playmaking ability at punt returner to receiver and help the receiving core replace the production it lost from last season. Im going to be able to fit the skill sets that I have in the system here.. I had a plan. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. . . But those who know Jones best say he's just getting started. I was on scholarship there. Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. tied school record with 100-yard kickoff return touchdown vs. Illinois, totaling 144 yards on three returns . As the team worked hard in the 2023 NFL Draft to build a championship-worthy team, media outlets around the country are offering their expert analysis and grading of the Bengals' draft picks. Jones was never able to carve out a substantial role with Buffalo and Iowa, but that changed once he transferred to Purdue prior to the 2022 season. "It moves around, it's this robot,'' Jones says. Class So. Im excited to finally get those opportunities as a receiver, and help the team as much as I can, Jones said. . . . Charlie Jones is a massive reason why. third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . . Hes really been a student of the game.. . . . . Purdue won 24-7. . And how can the rest of the unit help him, whether its finishing blocks or creating a better seam for him. . . Im still learning every day. But I knew a way to get my foot in the door was special teams. . He played several positions including cornerback, wide receiver and kick/punt returner. If they don't and. Every time I went out there, every time I went back for a punt, I was trying to change the game, try to make a big play.. But I knew this is what I wanted to do. 36 posts. Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). 39 yards on four punt returns at Wisconsin, along with two kickoff returns for 60 yards, including a long of 44 yards . He ran a 4.43 40-yard dash and tested like an elite athlete during the pre-draft process. Everybody is coming out here for every practice and giving their all, full effort. .13 yards on three punts returns at Northwestern and two kickoff returns for 19 yards . . Thats the trick moving forward.. . Iowa's Charlie Jones (16) runs away from Illinois' Isaac Darkangelo (38) during a 100-yard kickoff return on Nov. 20, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. . Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . After earning the trust of his coaches and waiting his turn, its finally time for Jones to be a key fixture in the Hawkeyes 2021 offense. Scott Dochterman, Iowa beat writer: The Hawkeyes are down to only three experienced receivers from an offense that struggled mightily through the air. We will update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' 3-cone time at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is revealed. Verified. . . Two of Purdue's top wide receivers in 2022 are former Hawkeyes Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Jones announced his move to Purdue in June, and Tracy transferred in December. A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. started at wide receiver in 24-7 loss to Purdue . Not only do the Hawkeyes lose a valuable weapon, they lose him to a divisional rival that has beaten Iowa four of the last five years. Latest on Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Leistikow: A window into the Xs, Zs and Fs of Iowa football's wide-receiver position. Jones is taking advantage of his free Covid year and he wants to showcase his receiver skills for NFL scouts before its too late. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. . 2020 Saw first action of career in 24-20 loss at Purdue . The Bengals have been trying to find both a backup wide receiver and returner and on Saturday they grabbed one candidate in the fourth round with Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones. Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! Overall, the Hawkeyes will honor 16 seniors before their matchup against Illinois. . The draftnicks say he has sticky hands and a skill set built for the slot. Iowa will kick off against Illinois at 1 p.m. He had no receptions last season. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Jones considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. IOWA CITY, Iowa - Charlie Jones has bragging rights in the Iowa wide receiver room right now. At that time, they were a run-focused triple-option team that limited Jones' opportunities to showcase his skill at receiver. Hes here doing a thousand push-ups, a thousand sit-ups, hes catching balls and punts off the Jugs gun., Or you might catch him fielding punts off the foot of Tory Taylor, his roommate. Im really happy to be with these guys and go out with this great senior class. The 6-foot, 188 pound redshirt senior was also named the Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return. Keep in mind 18 WRs finished with a time under the 4.5-second mark in 2022. 829 following. . He sat out all 2019 as a transfer and worked behind players like NFL rookies Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Brandon Smith and teammates Ragaini and Tracy. He redshirted in 2017 and in 2018 was a contributor both on offense and special teams. Charlie Jones was underrecruited and initially attended Buffalo before transferring to Iowa for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Jones, the. . And this is a great program, one that rewards people who work hard. Iowa won 28-7. In 2018 as a freshman Jones saw action in 14 games for the Bulls as he made 18 receptions for 395 yards for an average of 21.9 yards per reception, with 3 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 84.8. Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . named all-area team as kick return specialist . While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. Jones lacks the twitch to create consistent separation, and despite his size and ability to track the ball downfield, he isnt always great on contested catches. Jones could help alleviate Purdue's loss of Cleveland Browns' third-round draft pick and All-American receiver David Bell and potentially holdover Milton Wright, whose status for this fall is uncertain. . (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com), 2023 HawkFanatic | Website Design and Development by, Incoming Iowa freshman wrestler Gabe Arnold wins national title at U.S. Open Championships, Iowa softball defeats Rutgers 9-6 for 30th win of season, Iowa baseball splits doubleheader at Penn State, Denver Broncos pick Iowa DB Riley Moss in third round, Sam LaPorta selected by Detroit Lions in second round of 2023 NFL draft, Charlie Jones explains why he transferred from Iowa to Purdue, Iowas 2023 NFL draft class stands out on and off field. All rights reserved. I had, you know, that plan in my head. The 6-foot-0, 188-pound Jones announced today that he will be using his extra year of eligibility allowed by NCAA due to COVID and will play for the Hawkeyes as a sixth year senior in 2022. . But when he was at Iowa in 2021 he was the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Year. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowa's wide receiver room. . . named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his play in 49-7 win over Michigan State . Against Michigan State on Nov.7, Jones scored on a 56-yard punt return touchdown and had another return of 31 yards that led to another Iowa touchdown. Purdue had also brought in receiver transfers Tyrone Tracy (also from Iowa) and Elijah Canion (from Auburn) as well. He wears No. one reception for two yards . The official sources of news, photos, interviews and more of Draft Dey 2023, presented by Integrity Express Logistics. 2019 Sat out entire season as a transfer. (76%*), 4.15 (P)
He said hell pursue that opportunity by coming out here and trying to focus on one thing a day. Jones proved he can relied on with every snap of the football and only logged 6 drops in his entire college career. She is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and sports studies UI students with on-campus jobs found to excel more than those with off-campus or no jobs at all, Greenhouse gas emissions decrease in Johnson County, Residents struggle with rent increases and maintenance in Havenpark Communities mobile home parks, New $67,000 contract between ICPD and the UI Public Policy Center to analyze racial profiling in traffic stops, Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans, Undrafted free agent tracker | Where former Iowa football players ended up, NFL Draft roundup | Tracking where former Hawkeyes landed, From Iowa football to the Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta stay teammates in NFL, Former Iowa football player Riley Moss selected in by Denver Broncos in third round of 2023 NFL Draft, Former Iowa football tight end Sam LaPorta picked by Detroit Lions in second round of 2023 NFL Draft, Iowa footballs Jack Campbell picked by Detroit Lions in first round of NFL Draft, Former Hawkeye Lukas Van Ness picked by Green Bay Packers in first round of NFL Draft, NFL Draft guide | When and where Iowas prospects are projected to go, Opinion | Spring game shouldnt shape fans expectations for Iowa football, Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves making strides throughout spring practice, 2023 Student Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Jones transferred from Buffalo before the NCAA implemented its new one-time, no penalty rule in April 2021. Last year, Jones compiled 469 offensive snaps, the most of any Iowa receiver. He announced that he was returning to Iowa on . Charlie Jones from Deerfield High School was rated a After high school, Jones opted to join Buffalo. All rights reserved, MATTHEW PUTNEY/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. . And I just hope to get the opportunity to show what Ive been working on.. . Darrin Simmons, the Bengals special teams coordinator from Brad St. Louis to Brad Robbins, may have had his most bountiful weekend in 21 drafts at Paycor Stadium and that meant they accomplished what they set out to do. . . . But it never came. Jones considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. I dont know about that, Moss said. More:Leistikow: A window into the Xs, Zs and Fs of Iowa football's wide-receiver position, "This is not the end of the journey in his mind,"Winiecki said. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs in for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. For just the second time in special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons' 21 NFL Drafts, the Bengals selected a punter in Michigan's Brad Robbins Saturday with their second pick in the sixth round and he's immediately the odds-on favorite to win the job Opening Day. Obviously you're going to have days you're not doing as well as others but he takes that to heart and comes back even harder. (31%*), 31 5/8
I pride myself in the way I work. Take Charlie Jones in Fourth Round of 2023 . Jones also returned a kickoff for a touchdown in Iowa's win over Illinois on Nov. 20. But Im going to treat it as if it is my last, but, I dont even know. No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000. . . . Although Jones and Moss have used their four years of eligibility, the NCAA gave all 2020-21 student-athletes another season of eligibility because of COVID-19 giving them the option to return to Hawkeye football in 2022. He may now be viewed a potential deep threat, Is an effective and consistent kick and punt returner - make him much more useful to an NFL team, Very undersized prospect - who'll likely be viewed as a slot-only player, Has decent short area quickness although it's not elite and this limits his ability to shake off quality man corners, Despite playing four years at multiple schools has had only a single year where he was dominant - limited experience. . Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy. I really want this. Iowa's Charlie Jones keeps family written on his arms as central motivation for success Jones has quickly risen up the depth chart after transferring as a walk-on, but it's the adversity. But Jones was also listed as the backup behind Nico Ragaini at one of the receiver positions during spring practice. started at wide receiver in 24-14 win over Colorado State . Iowa needs to learn from this mistake, and move forward with the new era of college football. As a kickoff returner, he was one of only three players to average more than 25 yards on 25 or more returns. His hello world Kinnick moment came against Michigan State on Nov. 7, 2020. His departure from the Hawkeye football program became public Wednesday afternoon. two receptions for 20 yards vs. Purdue, along with 37 yards on two punt returns and 56 yards on two kickoff returns . MORE: Iowa football vs. Iowa State report card: It was a great day for the Hawkeyes Petras and Jones connected twice again in the second quarter of Saturday's nationally televised matchup against Iowa State. Thats called a coachs dream. For the game, he returned five punts for 105 yards. . But in Year 5 of his college career, he's embracing yet another new challenge. . led special teams with five punt returns for 105 yards vs. MSU, including 54-yard touchdown return . three punt returns for zero yards vs. the Badgers, due to penalty yards on returns. Jones' selection ends a massive run of defensive players. . Hes been making big plays since we were in the third grade. third-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league media . Iowa finished ranked 121st nationally in total offense last season, averaging just 303.7 yards per game, including 180.1 passing yards per game. Jones finished the season with 18 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns. Pat HartyFollow @PatHarty aiden o'connell, Charlie Jones, Jeff Brohm, Tyrone Tracy Jr. August 22, 2022. [6] He entered his first season at Iowa as the team's primary punt returner. We'll update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' results at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine are revealed. Really surprised at the combine with 4.43 forty - scouts will now take a second look. Iowa ranked 109th in yards per game (180.1), 114th in yards per pass (6.2) and 113th in completion percentage (55.0). gained scholarship in December, 2020 after joining the program as a walk-on . [1] He struggled to find a school to call home for most of his college career. . The next season, he made a significant contribution to a 10-4 team that reached the title game of the MAC Championship and played in the Dollar General Bowl. Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. "Even. . I still havent made a decision yet on whether or not Im coming back, Jones said. "He wants to be All-Big Ten, All-American, drafted. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021
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