. Longtime time state of Iowa sports journalist and author formerly of the Des Moines Register. His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size. . I want to be successful and help the team as much as I can.. handled all punt returns in 21-20 loss to Northwestern, totaling two returns for eight yards . 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 . (76%*), 4.15 (P) 40: 4.43 DOB: 10/29/1998 Hometown: Deerfield, IL . started at wide receiver in 27-17 win at #9 Iowa State . . Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . "It's pretty sweet.'' But that could be a lot more difficult without Jones and Tracy helping at receiver. In 2020, Jones became Iowa . He struggled to find a school to call home for most of his college career. Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, UI Football Autograph Policy and Procedures. "Charlie has done a phenomenal job," Tracy said. 16. All rights reserved. 829 following. Iowa wide receiver and return man Charlie Jones is reportedly transferring within the Big Ten to the Purdue Boilermakers. 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. named all-area team as kick return specialist . one reception for nine yards vs. CSU . scored 14 career touchdowns as a prep. (71%*), 124 (C) Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy. . . Jones' attitude got him on the field and his play caught his coaches' eyes like he hoped. Im here to do that, too, and to compete and its kind of been working out.. 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. 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. Syracuse won 32-29. Jones, the. Ahead of the combine, Charlie Jones is listed at an even 6-foot and 188 pounds. Charlie Jones NFL Draft Scouting Report - Draft Network [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. Iowa's Charlie Jones catches the line-drive punt and weaves his way into the end zone. . saw action in 28-21 win at Nebraska as offense gained 186 net rushing yards . . Hes not afraid to ask something. He felt he could "play against the best of the best" and expected to receive scholarship offers from more prestigious programs but received none. Since transferring from Buffalo, Charlie Jones has become a fixture among Iowa's wide receivers. Purdue won 24-7. . Senior wide receiver Charlie Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal on May 24. He announced that he was returning to Iowa on Jan. 12 because of unfinished business.. High school honors Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior . Privacy Policy . . . Keep in mind 18 WRs finished with a time under the 4.5-second mark in 2022. 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. Jones' selection ends a massive run of defensive players. . The draftnicks say he has sticky hands and a skill set built for the slot. Purdue WR #15 VIII Deerfield, IL . I came out to practice every day and did as much as I could at receiver, Jones said. 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All rights reserved. We'll update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' results at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine are revealed. . Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for Purdue University. . And what he said came as no real surprise. Jones, Trader leave Iowa football program on same day - Globe Gazette Iowa football's Charlie Jones proving he's a multi-use weapon early 12.4K followers. three receptions for 13 yards against PSU, along with 14 yards on two rushing attempts . 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 . However, unlike when he signed at Buffalo, Jones joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on. "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. For the game, he returned five punts for 105 yards. 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. Iowa will kick off against Illinois at 1 p.m. two receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown vs. Minnesota, including a 72-yard touchdown in the third quarter . . He'll aim to improve his draft stock at the scouting combine. Rivals' Tom Dienhart was the first to report the news. Athlete. "Not just in the weight room but on the field, every weekend on the JUGS machine.". 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. handled all punt returns at Purdue, with three returns for 37 yards, and a long of 25 yards that led to Iowas first touchdown . . After catching just 39 balls in the previous four seasons, he caught 12 touchdowns while racking up 1,361 yards last year. Last week, Iowa's football team took a major personnel hit just ahead of summer conditioning work. I dont know about that, Moss said. . 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. Jones has come quite a long way both figuratively and literally on his journey to starting at Iowa, a college journey that began in 2017 over 750 miles away in Buffalo, New York. Charlie Jones walked-on to the Iowa program before the 2019 season after playing his redshirt freshman season at Buffalo in 2018. "He told me 'Coach, I want to play Division I football and I want to play in the Big Ten.' He can catch a lot of tough balls, Spencer Petras said of Wick at media day. But I just made sure that I kept focus. Jones leaves a gap in Iowa's production both offensively and on special teams. 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.. 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. started at wide receiver in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained 418 yards total offense . ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . (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. 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. Were learning something from each and every play. Hes working to improve as a punt returner, too. Iowa is a run-dominated offense, so . . But just in case, you know, Im going to make sure that I get the full experience this weekend.. Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. . . He finished the campaign with 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns on a whopping 110 receptions. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. He sat out the entire 2019-20 season under the old transfer legislation. . He 684 total yards (395 receiving) in helping the Bulls reach a 10-4 record. . Adrian Kraus/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Examining Iowa football's receiver corps entering the summer - Hawk Central . His 37 targets ranked fourth and his 21 catches and 323 receiving yards were third among Iowa receivers. Jones was the only player nationally to average more than seven yards on at least 30 punt returns. saw action in 41-21 win at Penn State as offense gained 175 net rushing yards . Jones tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. In 2022, he was named as an All-American. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowas wide receiver room. We will update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' 3-cone time at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is revealed. Moss said he is taking what his coaches have to say about the NFL, as well as his familys thoughts, into consideration. . . It's not gone unnoticed his teammates expect a breakthrough season as well. saw action in 20-17 Citrus Bowl loss to #22 Kentucky as offense rushed for 173 yards and gained 384 yards total offense . . Jones is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Here's everything you need to know about Jones' NFL combine performance, measurements and results. And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. 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. You can find one of them on Iowas roster. . . But I knew a way to get my foot in the door was special teams. I really want this. Charlie Jones (@chjones16) Instagram photos and videos . 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. Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . ", Kennington Smithis the new Iowa Hawkeyes beat writer for the Des Moines Register. . 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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. Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. also had two rushing attempts for 38 yards . . Try a week on us. These excerpts are from a HawkCentral column: Hes learned a lot in the last year, Jones said. . Charlie Jones - University of Iowa Athletics Now he is an emerging star on the nation's fifth-rated team -- largely because of a gadget. [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. Jones started his collegiate football career in 2017 at the University of Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference. It definitely was a tough decision, Jones said. The game will be aired on FS1. Overall, the Hawkeyes will honor 16 seniors before their matchup against Illinois. The Deerfield, Illinois product had 18 receptions for 395 yards. Purdues offense is definitely different from Iowas, making it more receiver-friendly. . 36 posts. His production at Buffalo was limited but he was able to showcase his special teams value. . Jones returned both punts and kicks for Iowa last season.