Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. Jones wasn'trecruited by Iowa or any Big Ten school during the 2017 cycle. Charlie and Tory are always out here, Woods said. Since transferring from Buffalo, Charlie Jones has become a fixture among Iowa's wide receivers. (21%*), 4.43 (C) . "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. We will update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' 3-cone time at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is revealed. He can catch a lot of tough balls, Spencer Petras said of Wick at media day. So did Pro Football Focus and The Sporting News. . Here's everything you need to know about Jones' NFL combine performance, measurements and results. . Jeff Brohms spread offense at Purdue has caused major problems for Iowas vaunted defense and is the biggest reason Purdue has won four of the last five games in the series. 2019 Sat out entire season as a transfer. Jones started his collegiate football career in 2017 at the University of Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference. Now he is an emerging star on the nation's fifth-rated team -- largely because of a gadget. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). . tied school record with 100-yard kickoff return touchdown vs. Illinois, totaling 144 yards on three returns . Jones considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. . Overall, Jones produced 1,251 all-purpose yards on offense and special teams. We have a really good mix in the wide receiver room. [10][11] He was also a starter at receiver for the Hawkeyes and had 21 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns. 2021 Started at wide receiver in 34-6 win over #17 Indiana for first career start . He previously played college football for the University at Buffalo and the University of Iowa. Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. Purdue, on the other hand, averaged nearly 350 passing yards per game last season as OConnell threw for 3,712 yards and 28 touchdowns. Jones had previously elected to return to Iowa for a sixth season instead of entering the 2022 NFL Draft. . joined program as a walk-on in 2019 after attending University of Buffalo and sat out 2019 season as a transfer. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones hurdles over Illinois defensive back Christian Bobak during a football game between No. Was a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a returner. . . Moss, who has missed the past three weeks with a PCL injury and returned against Minnesota on Nov. 13, is looking forward to being honored with his parents on Saturday. Once a low-ranked high school prospect, he joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on in 2019 and earned a scholarship in December 2020. Jones has impressed the Iowa coaches enough to earn a scholarship. He had the burning desire to prove himself at a higher level, and Iowa gave him that opportunity. But I just made sure that I kept focus. Iowa receiver/return man Turned Walk-On Opportunity into Scholarship. 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All rights reserved. . 29 Apr 2023 17:40:27 Thats called a coachs dream. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) returns a punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. . Chloe Peterson is the Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. first-team All-Big Ten kick return specialist by Phil Steele . (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. All rights reserved. started at wide receiver in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained 418 yards total offense . He redshirted his true freshman season. 829 following. . four punt returns for 66 yards vs. CSU with a long of 38 yards, along with 45 yards on two kickoff returns . I had, you know, that plan in my head. But I knew this is what I wanted to do. And I just hope to get the opportunity to show what Ive been working on.. But that year, he learned a valuable lesson. Leistikow: A window into the Xs, Zs and Fs of Iowa football's wide-receiver position. When it didn't shake out his way during his senior year (of high school), he could've moped and complained. 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. . Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, UI Football Autograph Policy and Procedures. And it just so happened to be in a role in which he thrived before. And its crazy to kind of be out on senior night. . Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. "Even. Its pretty simple, I came here for the offense, Jones said to GoldandBlack.com, which is the Rivals site for Purdue. Purdue had also brought in receiver transfers Tyrone Tracy (also from Iowa) and Elijah Canion (from Auburn) as well. The Hawkeyes won the game 49-7 and Jones was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. He 684 total yards (395 receiving) in helping the Bulls reach a 10-4 record. . Iowa's Charlie Jones catches the line-drive punt and weaves his way into the end zone. Latest on Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN one reception for nine yards at Wisconsin . Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. career-best three receptions for 44 yards at Maryland . Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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. named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his play in 49-7 win over Michigan State . . On the year, Jones earned All-Big Ten honors as a return specialist and was awarded a scholarship in December. started at wide receiver in 24-14 win over Colorado State . started at wide reeceiver in 27-7 loss at Wisconsin . Nonetheless, he chose to transfer to Iowa where he felt "walk-ons traditionally get a fair chance. "He had a great opportunity at Buffalo but I think it gave him a hunger for more," Winiecki said. named all-area team as kick return specialist . He played college football for Purdue University, and previously at the University at Buffalo and University of Iowa. . . The wide receiver position isscheduled to have its workoutson Saturday, March 4. 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.. . 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. Moss said he is taking what his coaches have to say about the NFL, as well as his familys thoughts, into consideration. Last week, Iowa's football team took a major personnel hit just ahead of summer conditioning work. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy. Charlie JonesHeight: 5'11"Weight: 175 poundsArm Length: 31 5/8"Hand Size: 9"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft. . . . 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. [9] As a redshirt senior, Jones was named first team All-Big Ten and the Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year after he returned 37 punts for 285 yards and also returned 25 kickoffs for 635 yards and one touchdown. Iowa's Charlie Jones (16) runs away from Illinois' Isaac Darkangelo (38) during a 100-yard kickoff return on Nov. 20, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. . . 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. 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. 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 . '", More:Leistikow: 10 thoughts, predictions heading into Iowa's 2021 football season. At that time, they were a run-focused triple-option team that limited Jones' opportunities to showcase his skill at receiver. It was a big risk leaving Buffalo, leaving a scholarship, and coming here and walking on, Jones said. started at wide receiver in 23-20 win over #4 Penn State as Hawkeyes rallied from a 17-3 deficit . I dont know about that, Moss said. ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . 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. But just in case, you know, Im going to make sure that I get the full experience this weekend.. [2], Jones began his collegiate career at Buffalo. Hes here doing a thousand push-ups, a thousand sit-ups, hes catching balls and punts off the Jugs gun., Or you might catch him fielding punts off the foot of Tory Taylor, his roommate. saw action in 42-3 loss to #2 Michigan . Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. Pat HartyFollow @PatHarty aiden o'connell, Charlie Jones, Jeff Brohm, Tyrone Tracy Jr. August 22, 2022. . The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. The past couple years theyve shown that being a receiver in this type of offense means a lot of opportunities.. second-team All-Big Ten by Associated Press . Even ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., found little wrong and offered a B-plus. led the Big Ten and ranked fourth nationally with one punt return touchdown in 2020 . And he hadnt done it here at Iowa. You can connect with KenningtononTwitter@SkinnyKenny_or email him at ksmith@gannett.com. I grew up in Iowa, and you guys know, I always went to Iowa games as a kid, Moss said. No problem. Charlie Jones was once the University of Iowa's nondescript walk-on transfer from the University of Buffalo. Jones leaves a gap in Iowa's production both offensively and on special teams. Alec Wick, a redshirt freshman walk-on from Iowa City Regina, already has made the two-deep roster as the backup to Keagan Johnson. . . 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 . Everybody is coming out here for every practice and giving their all, full effort. . He returned one punt and one kick for touchdowns at Iowa. 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. "That's a part of our DNA. Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. . Jun 3, 2022. When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. . . Im here to do that, too, and to compete and its kind of been working out.. . . . . 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. All rights reserved. Charlie Jones is a former two-star recruit and three-year high school starting wide receiver. 28 yards on three punt returns, with a long of 28 . Ill help him with some stuff he needs. started at wide receiver in 51-14 win at Maryland as offense gained 428 yards total offense . Charlie Jones from Deerfield High School was rated a After high school, Jones opted to join Buffalo. 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. one reception for two yards . Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . two kickoff returns for 57 yards, with a long of 33 yards to start the game . . Jones caught two passes for 106 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22. . . It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. also had two rushing attempts for 38 yards . And Taylor is giving him an assist. He had no receptions last season. So, I came here for that kind of connection. Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! Jones' selection ends a massive run of defensive players. High school was totally different from college, said the 6-foot, 188-pound Jones. . one kickoff return for 25 yards and one rushing attempt vs. Kent State . 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. 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. 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.. fourth-team All-Big Ten punt return specialists by Phil Steele . A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. . Longtime time state of Iowa sports journalist and author formerly of the Des Moines Register. . . three punt returns for 27 yards at Illinois, with a long of 18 yards . . . . . third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . The loss of Jones and Tracy, coupled with some current injuries at receiver, has left Iowa with very little proven depth at receiver. Jones shuffled off to Buffalo, where he redshirted in 2017. . He redshirted in 2017 and in 2018 was a contributor both on offense and special teams. His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. Jones was never able to carve out a substantial role with Buffalo and Iowa, but that changed once he transferred to Purdue prior to the 2022 season. . To be here on this team is pretty wild.. , the Big Ten return specialist of the year in 2021, will be returning to Iowa for one more season. For the game, he returned five punts for 105 yards. one reception for 12 yards at Northwestern to go with one rushing attempt for six yards . Thats the trick moving forward.. In December 2020, Jones earned honorable mention All-America honors as a return specialist from Phil Steele, and a scholarship from Iowa. "It's pretty sweet.'' Jones made his splash in what turned out to be a defining game in Iowas season. Purdue won 24-7. All rights reserved. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. three punt returns for zero yards vs. the Badgers, due to penalty yards on returns. According to his 247sports profile, he only had one offer: Buffalo, where he singed in February 2017. sign up now. . 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. Last year, Jones compiled 469 offensive snaps, the most of any Iowa receiver. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Jones was a standout throughout his timeDeerfield High School, not far from Chicago. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. . 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. . Jones amassed 506 punt and 635 kick return yards during his two-year career in the Black and Gold. 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. This page is not available in other languages. Head coach Kirk Ferentz likens Jones to another NFL rookie: Tennessee Titans running back Mehki Sargant. recorded 18 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns, with a long of 53 yards . Privacy Policy He hadnt returned punts since high school, but Woods saw Jones had potential to do just that. (4%*), 9 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. Jones is one of three Hawkeyes all-time to score both punt and kick return touchdowns. 2020 Honors Honorable mention All-America return specialist by Phil Steele . 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. And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. . . It definitely was a tough decision, Jones said. 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. But I dont think anyone on this team saw that as a surprise.. 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. Im excited for this week.. led the Big Ten and ranked 11th nationally with 10.5 average on punt returns in 2020 . . started at wide receiver in 27-22 win over Minnesota . . The official sources of news, photos, interviews and more of Draft Dey 2023, presented by Integrity Express Logistics. 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. I came out to practice every day and did as much as I could at receiver, Jones said. Entering the 2020 season Jones was eligible to play but the four aforementioned receivers returned as well. . After catching just 39 balls in the previous four seasons, he caught 12 touchdowns while racking up 1,361 yards last year. If they don't and. Jones was the Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year in 2022. In 2022, he was named as an All-American . Hes been making big plays since we were in the third grade. 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. But to do that, he needed to show improvement at receiver. But the lifelong Hawkeye fan hasnt finalized his plans yet for the 2022 season. But in Year 5 of his college career, he's embracing yet another new challenge. He was a playmaker for Iowa in 2020 but in a different capacity: a punt returner on special teams. Now, can we as a staff help him get better? Iowa is a run-dominated offense, so . (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com) Featured / Football / Uncategorized Iowa football notebook: Charlie Jones goes out in style; Injury report and more Jones transferred from Buffalo before the NCAA implemented its new one-time, no penalty rule in April 2021. . Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. RT @willie_lutz: During his time at Iowa, Charlie Jones showed some TREMENDOUS shiftiness as a punt/kick returner. Jones is most known for his return ability. Tory is punting them, and Charlie is catching them.. 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 CITY, Iowa - Charlie Jones has bragging rights in the Iowa wide receiver room right now. Jones caught two passes for 106 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22. Jones also returned a kickoff for a touchdown in Iowa's win over Illinois on Nov. 20. 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 . [14] At Purdue, Jones caught 110 passes for a school-record 1,361 yards. Through previous relationships with assistant coaches Kelton Copeland and since-departed Tim Polasek, Jones joined Iowas team via the transfer portal. . Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . . 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. IOWA CITY, Iowa Charlie Jones finally has explained why he transferred from Iowa to Purdue in June. . . Purdue won 24-7. 2021 Honors Brett Greenwood Award . He finished the campaign with 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns on a whopping 110 receptions. He made a diving catch for me today and it was pretty nice.. But it never came. . 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. Class So. I still havent made a decision yet on whether or not Im coming back, Jones said. . 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