. The road hasnt always been easy for me, Jones said. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. . . Sep 16, 2021 2:36 PM EDT. Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz has also hinted that Jones is in the mix for a spot in the wide receiver rotation. . Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Im still learning every day. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice,Larry Ruppalso participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username phillyfan424. Purdue had also brought in receiver transfers Tyrone Tracy (also from Iowa) and Elijah Canion (from Auburn) as well. 29 Apr 2023 17:40:27 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 . started at wide reeceiver in 27-7 loss at Wisconsin . . . 2023 All rights reserved. "First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker," said LeVar Woods, Iowa's special teams coordinator. Tory is punting them, and Charlie is catching them.. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowa's wide receiver room. . I want to be successful and help the team as much as I can.. . . . . Charlie Jones - University of Iowa Athletics . Once a low-ranked high school prospect, he joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on in 2019 and earned a scholarship in December 2020. 34-yard reception led to first touchdown of the day . 2020 Saw first action of career in 24-20 loss at Purdue . Jones' attitude got him on the field and his play caught his coaches' eyes like he hoped. Plus, Jones joins former Iowa receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., who transferred to Purdue in December. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). saw action in 33-23 win over Illinois . So yeah, theres still some time for me to make that decision. joined program as a walk-on in 2019 after attending University of Buffalo and sat out 2019 season as a transfer. This page is not available in other languages. . 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. Pat HartyFollow @PatHarty aiden o'connell, Charlie Jones, Jeff Brohm, Tyrone Tracy Jr. August 22, 2022. . Riley Moss, Charlie Jones Earn B1G Individual Honors; 11 Hawkeyes Named Jones leaves a gap in Iowa's production both offensively and on special teams. Iowa's Charlie Jones keeps family written on his arms as central Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. So, I came here for that kind of connection. Jones considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021. . Hometown Deerfield, Ill. High School Deerfield Previous School Buffalo Bio Stats Despite having good timed speed Jones probably won't be viewed as the kind of player to threaten to take the top of the defense. Iowa needs to learn from this mistake, and move forward with the new era of college football. 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. He ran a 4.43 40-yard dash and tested like an elite athlete during the pre-draft process. . Jones tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. . He said hell pursue that opportunity by coming out here and trying to focus on one thing a day. High school was totally different from college, said the 6-foot, 188-pound Jones. He struggled to find a school to call home for most of his college career. saw action in 35-21 win at Illinois at offense gained 424 yards total offense . 40-yard -dash: 4:43. preseason first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . 2021 Honors Brett Greenwood Award . gained scholarship in December, 2020 after joining the program as a walk-on . Im going to be able to fit the skill sets that I have in the system here.. third-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league media . . High school honors Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior . But before anything,Jones had to show potential and production within the MAC conference. . "It moves around, it's this robot,'' Jones says. 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. Charlie and Tory are always out here, Woods said. Jay R on Twitter: "RT @willie_lutz: During his time at Iowa, Charlie "Charlie's always been a gym rat,"SteveWiniecki, Jones' head coach at Deerfield High School in Illinois said. two receptions for 41 yards vs. Michigan, with a long of 28 yards, along with one rushing attempt for six yards . . "But he said 'OK, this is the best path I'm going to take, and he took that path. His departure from the Hawkeye football program became public Wednesday afternoon. . 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. Walk-on WR Charlie Jones impressing during Iowa's fall camp But that could be a lot more difficult without Jones and Tracy helping at receiver. In December, theres all kinds of time in December to start thinking a little bit more vividly about that or concretely about that. . 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. [1] .13 yards on three punts returns at Northwestern and two kickoff returns for 19 yards . . ranks second in the Big Ten in punt returns (7.7) and kickoff returns (25.4) . He hadnt returned punts since high school, but Woods saw Jones had potential to do just that. . Jones was the Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year in 2022. 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. started at wide receiver in 27-17 win at #9 Iowa State . Bengals Take Chase Brown in Fifth Round of 2023 NFL Draft And Taylor is giving him an assist. . "Charlie has done a phenomenal job," Tracy said. New York Giants Draft Prospect: WR Charlie Jones Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). . All rights reserved, MATTHEW PUTNEY/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. IOWA CITY, Iowa - Charlie Jones has bragging rights in the Iowa wide receiver room right now. But that year, he learned a valuable lesson. 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. Charlie Jones returning to Iowa in 2022 - Go Iowa Awesome . . Charlie Jones was once the University of Iowa's nondescript walk-on transfer from the University of Buffalo. I had a plan. Scott Dochterman, Iowa beat writer: The Hawkeyes are down to only three experienced receivers from an offense that struggled mightily through the air. two punt returns for 39 yards against Nebraska, with a long of 31 yards . Ahead of the combine, Charlie Jones is listed at an even 6-foot and 188 pounds. Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. . Purdue, on the other hand, averaged nearly 350 passing yards per game last season as OConnell threw for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns. Rivals' Tom Dienhart was the first to report the news. And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones probably had a hint early on that a path to major college football might require a different route than it typically did for others. Last week, Iowa's football team took a major personnel hit just ahead of summer conditioning work. He also returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. 3:04. . . Jones is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. also had two rushing attempts for 38 yards . 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. (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. two receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown vs. Minnesota, including a 72-yard touchdown in the third quarter . Nonetheless, he chose to transfer to Iowa where he felt "walk-ons traditionally get a fair chance. Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. 10-yard . 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. Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . He announced that he was returning to Iowa on Jan. 12 because of unfinished business.. Follow. 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. Iowa also took a huge hit on special teams with Jones transferring to Purdue. third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . Jones is the only receiver with a touchdown catch so far this season, which . Hes been making big plays since we were in the third grade. No problem. NFL Draft Profile: Charlie Jones, Wide Receiver, Purdue Boilermakers First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker, said LeVar Woods, Iowas special teams coordinator. 2023 NFL Draft: Bengals Select WR Charlie Jones, Purdue At the conclusion of the season, Jones eyed a return to the Midwest. 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. Charlie Jones NFL Draft Scouting Report - Draft Network "Every day, he comes in and takes another step forward. 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. Ex-Iowa wide receivers Charlie Jones, Tyrone Tracy Jr. have opportunity 13K Followers, 844 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Charlie Jones (@chjones16) 12.4k Followers, 829 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Charlie Jones (@chjones16) chjones16. . . '", More:Leistikow: 10 thoughts, predictions heading into Iowa's 2021 football season. 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.
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