. Entering the 2020 season Jones was eligible to play but the four aforementioned receivers returned as well. 2020 Honors Honorable mention All-America return specialist by Phil Steele . 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. first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league coaches and media . . He also returned 18 punts for a 6.3-yard average and five kick returns for 15.6. But those who know Jones best say he's just getting started. one reception for nine yards vs. CSU . . He hadnt returned punts since high school, but Woods saw Jones had potential to do just that. According to his 247sports profile, he only had one offer: Buffalo, where he singed in February 2017. first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Phil Steele . Pete Prisco, the CBS Sports guru, gave the Bengals an A. Because of depth, Jones would still have to wait to make an impact at his position. . Former Iowa wide receiver and kick returner Charlie Jones, who was the Big Ten's return specialist of the year in 2021, will enroll at Purdue as a graduate transfer, a source confirmed to The Athletic's Matt Fortuna. Bengals have been DYING for a weapon in the return game for a while. On the Hawkeyes spring practice depth chart, Jones was not listed as one of the top two options at wide receiver. But before anything,Jones had to show potential and production within the MAC conference. Its pretty simple, I came here for the offense, Jones said to GoldandBlack.com, which is the Rivals site for Purdue. All rights reserved. two receptions for 20 yards vs. Purdue, along with 37 yards on two punt returns and 56 yards on two kickoff returns . Ahead of the combine, Charlie Jones is listed at an even 6-foot and 188 pounds. Purdues offense is definitely different from Iowas, making it more receiver-friendly. Take Charlie Jones in Fourth Round of 2023 . Syracuse won 32-29. Im really happy to be with these guys and go out with this great senior class. You can connect with KenningtononTwitter@SkinnyKenny_or email him at ksmith@gannett.com. . Charlie and Tory are always out here, Woods said. joined program as a walk-on in 2019 after attending University of Buffalo and sat out 2019 season as a transfer. Moss said he is taking what his coaches have to say about the NFL, as well as his familys thoughts, into consideration. The wide receiver position isscheduled to have its workoutson Saturday, March 4. . started at wide receiver in 23-20 win over #4 Penn State as Hawkeyes rallied from a 17-3 deficit . third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . . started at wide receiver in 51-14 win at Maryland as offense gained 428 yards total offense . At the conclusion of the season, Jones eyed a return to the Midwest. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones puts his hands up to catch a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, UI Football Autograph Policy and Procedures. . All rights reserved. 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.. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. I'm going to walk on, I've done my homework and this is where I want to go. Jones is one of three Hawkeyes all-time to score both punt and kick return touchdowns. . The Deerfield, Illinois product had 18 receptions for 395 yards. saw action in 41-21 win at Penn State as offense gained 175 net rushing yards . Jones ultimately transferred to Purdue for his final season of eligibility. Through previous relationships with assistant coaches Kelton Copeland and since-departed Tim Polasek, Jones joined Iowas team via the transfer portal. saw action in 28-21 win at Nebraska as offense gained 186 net rushing yards . . So, I came here for that kind of connection. averaged 25.3 yards on kick returns . Iowa's Charlie Jones keeps family written on his arms as central I came here as a walk-on. I had a plan. . three receptions for 31 yards at Nebraska, along with one kickoff return for 25 yards . Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz has also hinted that Jones is in the mix for a spot in the wide receiver rotation. He also has 9-inch hands. . "It moves around, it's this robot,'' Jones says. Jones is not considered a burner by any means, but he has shown that he can turn on the jets in order to get by a defender. two receptions for 41 yards vs. Michigan, with a long of 28 yards, along with one rushing attempt for six yards . . . Seniors Charlie Jones and Riley Moss have the option to return to Iowa football as the NCAA gave all 2020-21 student-athletes another year of eligibility. 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. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021 [1] He committed to play college football at Buffalo over offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, and Wyoming. He played at Buffalo from 2017-18 before moving to Iowa. All rights reserved. sign up now. Head coach Kirk Ferentz said he made rounds to seniors with eligibility remaining in the Hawkeyes bye week in October, to see if any of them wanted to return in 2022. Both teams are considered contenders in the West Division with Iowa the defending champion despite its offensive woes. Jones tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. On the year, Jones earned All-Big Ten honors as a return specialist and was awarded a scholarship in December. (she/her/hers) And its almost just kind of getting the temperature back in October. When it didn't shake out his way during his senior year (of high school), he could've moped and complained. 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. IOWA CITY, Iowa - Its one thing to work hard. His departure from the Hawkeye football program became public Wednesday afternoon. Jones is most known for his return ability. 2020 Saw first action of career in 24-20 loss at Purdue . Sat out the 2019 . Although Jones is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he has a fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field. RT @willie_lutz: During his time at Iowa, Charlie Jones showed some TREMENDOUS shiftiness as a punt/kick returner. Iowa wide receiver and return man Charlie Jones is reportedly transferring within the Big Ten to the Purdue Boilermakers. Charlie Jones began his collegiate career at Buffalo, with which he hauled in 18 receptions for 395 yards (21.9 ypr) and three touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs in for a touchdown after a catch against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. . However, he found an opportunity to contribute in another way. . 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. . 10-yard . Also posted 21 catches for 323 . two kickoff returns for 30 yards and one punt return for 30 yards vs. Kentucky. . Jones' attitude got him on the field and his play caught his coaches' eyes like he hoped. Jones returned a punt for a touchdown against Michigan State in 2020 and a kickoff for a score against Illinois in 2021. named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his play in 49-7 win over Michigan State . . . 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(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. We have a really good mix in the wide receiver room. Matt Fortuna, national college football reporter: This is a huge get for Purdue, which lost top receiver David Bell to the draft and looks like it might be without Milton Wright, who is reportedly academically ineligible and was in line to be the Boilermakers top target. . . Jones began his career at the University of Buffalo where he redshirted as a freshman. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones makes a catch against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Jones caught two passes for 106 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22. Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . See the best photos of WR Charlie Jones, the Bengals fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. . Even ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., found little wrong and offered a B-plus. (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. 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. Jones, from Deerfield, Ill., would have jumped at a scholarship offer from Iowa as a high school senior. . Charlie Jones NFL Combine Results, Measurements and 40-Yard Dash Time one reception for nine yards at Wisconsin . His production at Buffalo was limited but he was able to showcase his special teams value. . Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. . (43%*), 74 . three punt returns for zero yards vs. the Badgers, due to penalty yards on returns. 2023 NFL Draft: Bengals Select WR Charlie Jones, Purdue three punt returns for five yards at PSU, with two returns negated by penalty . Jones is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Thats called a coachs dream. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones enters transfer portal "But he said 'OK, this is the best path I'm going to take, and he took that path. . . ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . 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. . The game will be aired on FS1. . two kickoff returns for 57 yards, with a long of 33 yards to start the game . Charlie Jones needs to be a wakeup call for the Iowa Hawkeyes And Jones will get a chance to reunite with star QB Aidan OConnell, a fellow suburban Chicago native whom he had played with on the area youth circuit while growing up. . Its gonna be very special to run out there and be able to hug my parents and itll be cool.. (71%*), 124 (C) Examining Iowa football's receiver corps entering the summer - Hawk Central Iowa will kick off against Illinois at 1 p.m. four punt returns for 66 yards vs. CSU with a long of 38 yards, along with 45 yards on two kickoff returns . The loss of Charlie Jones leaves a major hole in Iowa's special teams, but his decision to enter the transfer portal also creates an opportunity for several intriguing young players to assume a . He also returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. . But I just made sure that I kept focus. Purdue had also brought in receiver transfers Tyrone Tracy (also from Iowa) and Elijah Canion (from Auburn) as well. . . 16. Excelling in the broad jump and vertical jump drills is crucial for wide receivers as the position is regularly called upon to create separation and contest for jump balls. . After catching just 39 balls in the previous four seasons, he caught 12 touchdowns while racking up 1,361 yards last year. Charlie Jones returning to Iowa in 2022 - Go Iowa Awesome Jones, the. He also had two carries for 38 yards. Iowa wide receiver and return specialist Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, @on3sports has learned. . . And he hadnt done it here at Iowa. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. 2018 Saw action as wide receiver and return specialist at Buffalo, helping team post 10-4 record while advancing to MAC championship game and Dollar General Bowl . If they don't and. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021. Hes one of my best friends. 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. Latest on Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN At the end Ill ask him, Hey, can you do this for me? Hes a great guy to work with and hes really helped me progress as a punt returner. The desire to improve remains a Jones trait, much like Woods has described. I still havent made a decision yet on whether or not Im coming back, Jones said. And this is a great program, one that rewards people who work hard. Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. Privacy Policy Tory is punting them, and Charlie is catching them.. He says 'Coach, I'm going to give Iowa a shot. Rivals' Tom Dienhart was the first to report the news. . led the Big Ten and ranked fourth nationally with one punt return touchdown in 2020 . [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. Follow. The 6-foot, 188 pound redshirt senior was also named the Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return. . Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. Chloe Peterson is the Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. He was a playmaker for Iowa in 2020 but in a different capacity: a punt returner on special teams. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. In December 2020, Jones earned honorable mention All-America honors as a return specialist from Phil Steele, and a scholarship from Iowa. Its pre-camp, so a lot of stuff can change, Wick said. 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. Jones shuffled off to Buffalo, where he redshirted in 2017. Iowa won 28-7. Riley Moss, Charlie Jones Earn B1G Individual Honors; 11 Hawkeyes Named (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth). He transferred to Iowa, where he played the last two seasons, hauling in 21 receptions for 323 yards (15.4 ypr) and three more scores last season. Charlie JonesHeight: 5'11"Weight: 175 poundsArm Length: 31 5/8"Hand Size: 9"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft. 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. Confidence in this sport is everything, Jones said. 15 kickoff returns for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. Ill help him with some stuff he needs. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine "I think he has a great opportunity ahead of him to take strides and let the world know his name and I think he'll do it as a returner and a receiver. Jones leaves a gap in Iowa's production both offensively and on special teams. . . Some days were better than others. Jones has not formally announced his intent to transfer, nor has he declared where he will play in 2022. The 2023 NFL Draft has finished and the Cincinnati Bengals have made their picks. He had the burning desire to prove himself at a higher level, and Iowa gave him that opportunity. Ex-Iowa wide receivers Charlie Jones, Tyrone Tracy Jr. have opportunity 39 yards on four punt returns at Wisconsin, along with two kickoff returns for 60 yards, including a long of 44 yards . saw action in 26-20 win over Nebraska . averaged 18.2 yards per pass reception and 6.2 yards per rushing attempt . Plus, Jones joins former Iowa receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., who transferred to Purdue in December. Players Will be Tested 4 HRS Before Kickoff Franisdaman Oct 8, 2020 1 2 Next Franisdaman HR King Nov 3, 2012 65,859 79,560 113 Heaven, Iowa Oct 8, 2020 #1 And ISM wants to return punts!! Iowa football notebook: Charlie Jones goes out in style; Injury report Jones was a standout throughout his timeDeerfield High School, not far from Chicago. Jones will be reunited with former Iowa teammate and fellow receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., who transferred to Purdue shortly after the end of last season. He sat out the entire 2019-20 season under the old transfer legislation. Jones is the only receiver with a touchdown catch so far this season, which . saw action in 35-7 win at Minnesota, but had no statistics as offense rushed for 235 yards . And its crazy to kind of be out on senior night. He can catch a lot of tough balls, Spencer Petras said of Wick at media day. . (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus), Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs up field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. He finished the campaign with 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns on a whopping 110 receptions. . Charlie Jones WR Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report . Jones started his collegiate football career in 2017 at the University of Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference. 34-yard reception led to first touchdown of the day . also had four punt returns for 53 yards at ISU, with a long of 24 yards, and 44 yards on two kickoff returns, with a long of 24 yards . . Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for Purdue University. NFL Draft profile scouting report for Purdue WR Charlie Jones. Purdue won 24-7. . . . Overall, Jones produced 1,251 all-purpose yards on offense and special teams. '", More:Leistikow: 10 thoughts, predictions heading into Iowa's 2021 football season. . . He was expected to play a key role for Iowa as a receiver and return specialist. But that could be a lot more difficult without Jones and Tracy helping at receiver. . The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. recorded 18 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns, with a long of 53 yards . . 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. . . But to do that, he needed to show improvement at receiver. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Iowa's Charlie Jones returns a punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. . . Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! 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.'". 40-yard -dash: 4:43. . And how can the rest of the unit help him, whether its finishing blocks or creating a better seam for him. Charlie Jones is a massive reason why. Charlie Jones - University of Iowa Athletics (23%*), 175 Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. saw action in 20-17 Citrus Bowl loss to #22 Kentucky as offense rushed for 173 yards and gained 384 yards total offense . He returned one punt and one kick for touchdowns at Iowa. two punt returns for 39 yards against Nebraska, with a long of 31 yards . When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. Im going to be able to fit the skill sets that I have in the system here.. . Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowas wide receiver room. "Charlie has done a phenomenal job," Tracy said. Here are some notes and quotes from what looks to be a popular draft. Iowa, however, will be staying home. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Jones, Trader leave Iowa football program on same day - Globe Gazette . If we're going to be team that's serious about playing well then we need guys on our special teams. Iowa Wide Receiver Reportedly Transferring Within Big Ten That perfectly fit his make-up. "It's pretty sweet.'' 40: 4.43 DOB: 10/29/1998 Hometown: Deerfield, IL . . Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker, said LeVar Woods, Iowas special teams coordinator. saw action in 49-7 win over Michigan State as offense rushed for 226 yards and gained 405 yards total offense . Charlie Jones was once the University of Iowa's nondescript walk-on transfer from the University of Buffalo. (he/him/his) . Feels like it flew by but Im excited to be here. . . But really, just the system. High school honors Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior . . All rights reserved. Runs effective crisp routes and does a great job of disguising them from DBs. Jones was the Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year in 2022. . A hard decision for me and my family. Iowa Football WR Charlie Jones (NOT on Scholarship) is very Fast & Athletic & Practicing w/ 1st Team. Following the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, Jones decided to forgo participation in the 2023 Citrus Bowl and prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. . . But the lifelong Hawkeye fan hasnt finalized his plans yet for the 2022 season. Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. In 2020, Jones became Iowa . Jones, who graduated from Deerfield (IL . 829 following. I dont know about that, Moss said. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowa's wide receiver room. Jones has impressed the Iowa coaches enough to earn a scholarship. (70%*), Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 131 (CIN), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL, 2021 Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist, 2021 First-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league coaches and media, 2021 First-team All-Big Ten kick return specialist by Phil Steele, 2020 Honorable mention All-America return specialist by Phil Steele, High School Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior, Has outstanding hands and has just six drops in his entire college career. Petras first found Jones on a 10-yard completion that put Iowa on the Cyclones' 26-yard line with just over a minute left in the first half. . Verified. These excerpts are from a HawkCentral column: His hello world Kinnick moment came against Michigan State on Nov. 7, 2020. 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. Sep 16, 2021 2:36 PM EDT. Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. . Iowa Hawkeyes' Charlie Jones catches the line-drive punt and weaves his / Michael Conroy/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Senior wide receiver Charlie Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal on May 24. So did Pro Football Focus and The Sporting News. And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy. . 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. saw action in 35-21 win at Illinois at offense gained 424 yards total offense . Former Iowa WR Charlie Jones transfers to Big Ten foe Purdue: Source . . It definitely was a tough decision, Jones said. It's not gone unnoticed his teammates expect a breakthrough season as well. Overall, the Hawkeyes will honor 16 seniors before their matchup against Illinois. . . *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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