He was a playmaker for Iowa in 2020 but in a different capacity: a punt returner on special teams. (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. Jones began his career at the University of Buffalo where he redshirted as a freshman. Overall, the Hawkeyes will honor 16 seniors before their matchup against Illinois. Tory is punting them, and Charlie is catching them.. All rights reserved. 29 Apr 2023 17:40:27 Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. Charlie Jones. . He 684 total yards (395 receiving) in helping the Bulls reach a 10-4 record. [7] Jones finished the 2020 season with 21 punt returns for 221 yards and one touchdown and was named second team All-Big Ten Conference as a returner by the league's coaches. . . . I'm going to walk on, I've done my homework and this is where I want to go. When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. 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. "First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker," said LeVar Woods, Iowa's special teams coordinator. started at wide receiver in 24-7 loss to Purdue . . . Bengals have been DYING for a weapon in the return game for a while. His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. Jones wasn'trecruited by Iowa or any Big Ten school during the 2017 cycle. Purdue's Charlie Jones is in contention to be one of the wide receivers selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. started at wide receiver in 24-14 win over Colorado State . 12.4K followers. He announced that he was returning to Iowa on Jan. 12 because of unfinished business.. joined program as a walk-on in 2019 after attending University of Buffalo and sat out 2019 season as a transfer. No problem. Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! Its pre-camp, so a lot of stuff can change, Wick said. I came out to practice every day and did as much as I could at receiver, Jones said. [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 struggled to find a school to call home for most of his college career. Alec Wick, a redshirt freshman walk-on from Iowa City Regina, already has made the two-deep roster as the backup to Keagan Johnson. Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. three punt returns for zero yards vs. the Badgers, due to penalty yards on returns. Charlie JonesHeight: 5'11"Weight: 175 poundsArm Length: 31 5/8"Hand Size: 9"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft. ranks second in the Big Ten in punt returns (7.7) and kickoff returns (25.4) . Iowa receiver/return man Turned Walk-On Opportunity into Scholarship. led special teams with five punt returns for 105 yards vs. MSU, including 54-yard touchdown return . 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. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs from Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during a 72-yard touchdown reception in the second half of a Big 10 regular season game in Iowa City last season. Charlie Jones from Deerfield High School was rated a After high school, Jones opted to join Buffalo. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). . Class So. Because of depth, Jones would still have to wait to make an impact at his position. Jones, who graduated from Deerfield (IL . And he bet on himself. . first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Phil Steele . "Even. 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. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. He felt he could "play against the best of the best" and expected to receive scholarship offers from more prestigious programs but received none. He finished the campaign with 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns on a whopping 110 receptions. . 16. . And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. Jones ultimately transferred to Purdue for his final season of eligibility. Charlie Jones. He played several positions including cornerback, wide receiver and kick/punt returner. saw action in 33-23 win over Illinois . He had the burning desire to prove himself at a higher level, and Iowa gave him that opportunity. . three punt returns for five yards at PSU, with two returns negated by penalty . . . "Not just in the weight room but on the field, every weekend on the JUGS machine.". He redshirted in 2017 and in 2018 was a contributor both on offense and special teams. . . , Iowa football notebook | Petras taking second-team reps, Moss not ruling out another year. Jones tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. You can connect with KenningtononTwitter@SkinnyKenny_or email him at ksmith@gannett.com. Here's everything you need to know about Jones' NFL combine performance, measurements and results. (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. He made a diving catch for me today and it was pretty nice.. . . 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 considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney), Iowa's Charlie Jones catches a touchdown pass as Iowa State's Datrone Young tries to defend in the second half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021. started at wide reeceiver in 27-7 loss at Wisconsin . A Chicagoland product from Deerfield, Ill., Jones was on scholarship at Buffalo for two seasons, then entered the transfer portal in 2019, walked on at Iowa and sat out. The wide receiver position isscheduled to have its workoutson Saturday, March 4. started at wide receiver in 27-22 win over Minnesota . But a few things worked against him during the recruiting process: Injuries during his senior year and the offensive philosophy at Deerfield. Jones is taking advantage of his free Covid year and he wants to showcase his receiver skills for NFL scouts before its too late. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowas wide receiver room. He had no receptions last season. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. Also posted 21 catches for 323 . . . . . But I dont think anyone on this team saw that as a surprise.. . also had four kickoff returns for 77 yards vs. Minnesota, with a long of 25 yards . . Hes still the same guy from a workload standpoint, with the same approach, so that part is refreshing, Woods said. 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!! 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. [1] Sat out the 2019 . Follow. led the Big Ten and ranked fourth nationally with one punt return touchdown in 2020 . His hello world Kinnick moment came against Michigan State on Nov. 7, 2020. But to do it when no one is watching? I had a plan. handled all punt returns in 21-20 loss to Northwestern, totaling two returns for eight yards . Purdue, on the other hand, averaged nearly 350 passing yards per game last season as OConnell threw for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns. 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. As a kickoff returner, he was one of only three players to average more than 25 yards on 25 or more returns. Jones started his collegiate football career in 2017 at the University of Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference. Hes really been a student of the game.. 10-yard . It was a big risk leaving Buffalo, leaving a scholarship, and coming here and walking on, Jones said. I think he got a taste that showed him that not only does he belong (in Division I football) but he can thrive.". . . second-team All-Big Ten by Associated Press . 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Jones is most known for his return ability. 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. tied school record with 100-yard kickoff return touchdown vs. Illinois, totaling 144 yards on three returns . . While the two will be honored during Iowas Senior Day festivities, they arent sure if theyre done being Hawkeyes just yet. . 2020 Honors Honorable mention All-America return specialist by Phil Steele . 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All rights reserved. Jones considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. He sat out the entire 2019-20 season under the old transfer legislation. But in Year 5 of his college career, he's embracing yet another new challenge. And how can the rest of the unit help him, whether its finishing blocks or creating a better seam for him. . . Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size. He finished the season third in the Big Ten and 20th in the nation with an average of 44.1 yards per kick. Jones has not formally announced his intent to transfer, nor has he declared where he will play in 2022. 40: 4.43 DOB: 10/29/1998 Hometown: Deerfield, IL . . Charlie Jones walked-on to the Iowa program before the 2019 season after playing his redshirt freshman season at Buffalo in 2018. Hometown Deerfield, Ill. High School Deerfield Previous School Buffalo Bio Stats . Head coach Kirk Ferentz likens Jones to another NFL rookie: Tennessee Titans running back Mehki Sargant. He was expected to play a key role for Iowa as a receiver and return specialist. 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. You know, theres still time to figure that out. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. OConnell passed for 375 yards and two touchdowns and zero interceptions during Purdues 24-7 victory over Iowa last season at Kinnick Stadium, while Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras threw four interceptions and finished with 195 passing yards in that game. Rivals' Tom Dienhart was the first to report the news. He also returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. It might have been a surprise to everyone else, because no one knew who he was, Woods said. Pete Prisco, the CBS Sports guru, gave the Bengals an A. . Keep in mind 18 WRs finished with a time under the 4.5-second mark in 2022. 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 . Chloe Peterson is the Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com) Featured / Football / Uncategorized Iowa football notebook: Charlie Jones goes out in style; Injury report and more 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.'". 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. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021 named all-area team as kick return specialist . 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. . . Iowa needs to learn from this mistake, and move forward with the new era of college football. These excerpts are from a HawkCentral column: 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. Plus, Jones joins former Iowa receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., who transferred to Purdue in December. At Iowas annual Kids Day scrimmage earlier this month, Jones started as one of the outside receiver positions opposite Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Nico Ragaini was the slot inside. started at wide receiver in 51-14 win at Maryland as offense gained 428 yards total offense . . ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . sign up now. All rights reserved, MATTHEW PUTNEY/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The 6-foot, 188 pound redshirt senior was also named the Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return. . Hawk Item Will take advantage of extra year and return for 2022 . May 25, 2022. led the Big Ten and ranked 11th nationally with 10.5 average on punt returns in 2020 . Jones amassed 506 punt and 635 kick return yards during his two-year career in the Black and Gold. 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.". High school was totally different from college, said the 6-foot, 188-pound Jones. Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). . If we're going to be team that's serious about playing well then we need guys on our special teams. . His departure from the Hawkeye football program became public Wednesday afternoon. 2019 Sat out entire season as a transfer. But I knew this is what I wanted to do. two kickoff returns for 30 yards and one punt return for 30 yards vs. Kentucky. Sep 16, 2021 2:36 PM EDT. I dont know about that, Moss said. Later, Tyler Goodson runs it 71 yards to set up a short touchdown from. saw action in 49-7 win over Michigan State as offense rushed for 226 yards and gained 405 yards total offense . . He returned a punt 54 yards for a touchdown late in the second quarter of the 49-7 victory. Everybody is coming out here for every practice and giving their all, full effort. The past couple years theyve shown that being a receiver in this type of offense means a lot of opportunities.. . Senior wide receiver Charlie Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal on May 24. 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. All rights reserved. After making a splash at returner last season, that confidence has continued into this offseason. The Boilermaker plays bigger than his size suggests and could thrive as a slot receiver at the NFL level. I really want this. The road hasnt always been easy for me, Jones said. Even ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., found little wrong and offered a B-plus. Try a week on us. . 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 . "He wants to be All-Big Ten, All-American, drafted. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. Jun 3, 2022. . Verified. Take Charlie Jones in Fourth Round of 2023 . long kickoff return of 36 yards and long punt return of 41 yards . Purdues offense is definitely different from Iowas, making it more receiver-friendly. Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. / "He told me 'Coach, I want to play Division I football and I want to play in the Big Ten.' first-team All-Big Ten kick return specialist by Phil Steele . one reception for nine yards vs. CSU . 28 yards on three punt returns, with a long of 28 . We work pretty well together, Jones said. But Im going to treat it as if it is my last, but, I dont even know. . 40-yard -dash: 4:43. . Jones returned both punts and kicks for Iowa last season. . . . saw action in 41-21 win at Penn State as offense gained 175 net rushing yards . 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. 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 . [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. . one reception for 12 yards at Northwestern to go with one rushing attempt for six yards . Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, who is the son of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, is under pressure to make the offense better in a hurry. . 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 . The 24-year-old excels when given the ball in space on crossing routes and quick slants as a shifty pass-catcher capable of slipping through tackles. 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. "[5], Jones joined the Iowa Hawkeyes as a walk-on and sat out his first season at Iowa due to NCAA transfer rules. On the year, Jones earned All-Big Ten honors as a return specialist and was awarded a scholarship in December. Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Im excited for this week.. . All rights reserved. fourth-team All-Big Ten punt return specialists by Phil Steele . The Hawkeyes won the game 49-7 and Jones was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. 829 following. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. . . saw action in 35-7 win at Minnesota, but had no statistics as offense rushed for 235 yards . [12] After the season, Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal.[13]. "That's a part of our DNA. So, I came here for that kind of connection. But I just made sure that I kept focus. They did a great job of preparing me for that position here. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth). Iowa wide receiver and return specialist Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, @on3sports has learned. . . Projections peg the Illinois native to post a 40-yard dash time around the 4.5-second mark, although it remains to be seen where he officially clocks in at. . .13 yards on three punts returns at Northwestern and two kickoff returns for 19 yards . In December 2020, Jones earned honorable mention All-America honors as a return specialist from Phil Steele, and a scholarship from Iowa. Runs effective crisp routes and does a great job of disguising them from DBs. Iowa Football WR Charlie Jones (NOT on Scholarship) is very Fast & Athletic & Practicing w/ 1st Team. "It moves around, it's this robot,'' Jones says. So yeah, theres still some time for me to make that decision. three receptions for 13 yards against PSU, along with 14 yards on two rushing attempts . also had two rushing attempts for 38 yards . Ahead of the combine, Charlie Jones is listed at an even 6-foot and 188 pounds. And he hadnt done it here at Iowa. He'll aim to improve his draft stock at the scouting combine. Was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a returner. But that could be a lot more difficult without Jones and Tracy helping at receiver. . 39 yards on four punt returns at Wisconsin, along with two kickoff returns for 60 yards, including a long of 44 yards . On the Hawkeyes spring practice depth chart, Jones was not listed as one of the top two options at wide receiver. It definitely was a tough decision, Jones said. All rights reserved. 2020 Saw first action of career in 24-20 loss at Purdue . . In 2020, Jones became Iowa . Jones transferred from Buffalo before the NCAA implemented its new one-time, no penalty rule in April 2021. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "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. Its easy to have confidence but its tough when youre not playing well and thats something that as Ive gotten older I had to learn: That today is a new day and to have confidence in myself and the way I prepare.. . I came here as a walk-on. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) returns a punt with teammate Matt Hankins (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. Jones finished the season with 18 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns. 2021 Honors Brett Greenwood Award . He also has 9-inch hands. NFL Draft profile scouting report for Purdue WR Charlie Jones. three receptions for 31 yards at Nebraska, along with one kickoff return for 25 yards . Member of the Kinnick Stadium Media Wall of Fame. Jones is one of three Hawkeyes all-time to score both punt and kick return touchdowns. is viking cruises in financial trouble, when is trey lippe morrison going to fight again, dr paul thomas covid vaccine,
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