But that year, he learned a valuable lesson. Scott Dochterman, Iowa beat writer: The Hawkeyes are down to only three experienced receivers from an offense that struggled mightily through the air. Charlie Jones (@chjones16) Instagram photos and videos Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones enters transfer portal 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. He announced that he was returning to Iowa on Jan. 12 because of unfinished business.. . . I think he got a taste that showed him that not only does he belong (in Division I football) but he can thrive.". also had four kickoff returns for 77 yards vs. Minnesota, with a long of 25 yards . third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . , the Big Ten return specialist of the year in 2021, will be returning to Iowa for one more season. Jones finished the season with 18 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns. The draftnicks say he has sticky hands and a skill set built for the slot. . We come out here all the time. His production at Buffalo was limited but he was able to showcase his special teams value. 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. 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. First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker, said LeVar Woods, Iowas special teams coordinator. Hometown Deerfield, Ill. High School Deerfield Previous School Buffalo Bio Stats Jones started his collegiate football career in 2017 at the University of Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference. But Jones wanted more. Jones wasn'trecruited by Iowa or any Big Ten school during the 2017 cycle. After catching just 39 balls in the previous four seasons, he caught 12 touchdowns while racking up 1,361 yards last year. Im going to be able to fit the skill sets that I have in the system here.. . Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. [1] But to do that, he needed to show improvement at receiver. . . Purdue won 24-7. You can find one of them on Iowas roster. saw action in 41-21 win at Penn State as offense gained 175 net rushing yards . I was on scholarship there. (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. He played at Buffalo from 2017-18 before moving to Iowa. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. . . 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. '", More:Leistikow: 10 thoughts, predictions heading into Iowa's 2021 football season. . The wide receiver position isscheduled to have its workoutson Saturday, March 4. Hes been making big plays since we were in the third grade. averaged 18.2 yards per pass reception and 6.2 yards per rushing attempt . 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!! Jones returned both punts and kicks for Iowa last season. "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. Confidence in this sport is everything, Jones said. . Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! . Through previous relationships with assistant coaches Kelton Copeland and since-departed Tim Polasek, Jones joined Iowas team via the transfer portal. Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . . 3:04. All rights reserved. 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. If we're going to be team that's serious about playing well then we need guys on our special teams. 10-yard . . 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. We'll update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' results at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine are revealed. Purdues offense is definitely different from Iowas, making it more receiver-friendly. started at wide receiver in 24-14 win over Colorado State . Wide receiver Charlie Jones and cornerback Riley Moss will run out of the Kinnick Stadium tunnel as seniors when the Hawkeyes take on Illinois on Saturday. . Jun 3, 2022. That perfectly fit his make-up. started at wide receiver in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained 418 yards total offense . Follow. . The Deerfield, Illinois product had 18 receptions for 395 yards. But I just made sure that I kept focus. Tracy, who grew up near Indianapolis, saw his role in the Iowa offense reduced substantially after he was passed on the depth chart midway through last season by then true freshman Keagan Johnson. Purdue had also brought in receiver transfers Tyrone Tracy (also from Iowa) and Elijah Canion (from Auburn) as well. And how can the rest of the unit help him, whether its finishing blocks or creating a better seam for him. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021. Inside Charlie Jones' journey to a starting wide receiver role at Iowa . 28 yards on three punt returns, with a long of 28 . "He wants to be All-Big Ten, All-American, drafted. 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. However, unlike when he signed at Buffalo, Jones joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on. averaged 25.3 yards on kick returns . He played several positions including cornerback, wide receiver and kick/punt returner. . . three-year starter . saw action in 26-20 win over Nebraska . . first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league coaches and media . Iowa won 28-7. He also returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. . 29 Apr 2023 17:40:27 . Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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 Charlie Jones finally has explained why he transferred from Iowa to Purdue in June. 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. Jones ultimately transferred to Purdue for his final season of eligibility. I'm going to walk on, I've done my homework and this is where I want to go. He also returned 18 punts for a 6.3-yard average and five kick returns for 15.6. If they don't and. . . . His 100-yard kick return for a touchdown against Illinois came with Iowa trailing 10-0 late in the first quarter and helped to shift the momentum as Iowa came back to win 33-23 at Kinnick Stadium. . two receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown vs. Minnesota, including a 72-yard touchdown in the third quarter . ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . All rights reserved. Charlie Jones WR Purdue | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report He's the first skill player the Bengals have drafted since running back Chris Evans in the 2021 sixth round. He had the burning desire to prove himself at a higher level, and Iowa gave him that opportunity. To some, just earning the scholarship would be the end of the journeyproving youbelong in major college football. . His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. Ill help him with some stuff he needs. But I knew this is what I wanted to do. Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. . . . Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . one reception for 12 yards at Northwestern to go with one rushing attempt for six yards . . Also posted 21 catches for 323 . scored 14 career touchdowns as a prep. As a kickoff returner, he was one of only three players to average more than 25 yards on 25 or more returns.
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