. (76%*), 4.15 (P) Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Jones caught 21 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. . But just in case, you know, Im going to make sure that I get the full experience this weekend.. . scored 14 career touchdowns as a prep. Now the challengeis to translate his playmaking ability at punt returner to receiver and help the receiving core replace the production it lost from last season. On the Hawkeyes spring practice depth chart, Jones was not listed as one of the top two options at wide receiver. 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. . Charlie Jones is a massive reason why. 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. . "He wants to be All-Big Ten, All-American, drafted. Some days were better than others. These excerpts are from a HawkCentral column: . Jones, a sixth-year senior receiver and return specialist, also has a connection with Purdue quarterback Aidan OConnell as they grew up near each other in the Chicago suburbs and played youth football together. third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . It was a big risk leaving Buffalo, leaving a scholarship, and coming here and walking on, Jones said. . Charlie Jones Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 pounds Arm Length: 31 5/8" Hand Size: 9" #RatedRookie | #NFLDraft The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 4, 2023 Charlie Jones 40-Yard Dash Time . But when he was at Iowa in 2021 he was the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Year. If we're going to be team that's serious about playing well then we need guys on our special teams. . ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . "But he said 'OK, this is the best path I'm going to take, and he took that path. . Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. . . . And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. Charlie Jones was once the University of Iowa's nondescript walk-on transfer from the University of Buffalo. . He struggled to find a school to call home for most of his college career. . .13 yards on three punts returns at Northwestern and two kickoff returns for 19 yards . . Jones ultimately transferred to Purdue for his final season of eligibility. He had no receptions last season. . [8] He was also awarded a scholarship during the season. Because of depth, Jones would still have to wait to make an impact at his position. Sat out the 2019 . Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. His 37 targets ranked fourth and his 21 catches and 323 receiving yards were third among Iowa receivers. . Jones considered entering the 2022 NFL Draft. . 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 . three receptions for 31 yards at Nebraska, along with one kickoff return for 25 yards . 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. Any chance I get to put in extra work, Ill do it whenever I can. In 2020, Jones became Iowa . But in Year 5 of his college career, he's embracing yet another new challenge. . . 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Latest on Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. . The official sources of news, photos, interviews and more of Draft Dey 2023, presented by Integrity Express Logistics. And its crazy to kind of be out on senior night. 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. 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. Thats called a coachs dream. career-best three receptions for 44 yards at Maryland . first-team All-Big Ten kick return specialist by Phil Steele . 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. . He finished the season third in the Big Ten and 20th in the nation with an average of 44.1 yards per kick. Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. . We work pretty well together, Jones said. started at wide receiver in 27-17 win at #9 Iowa 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. . . 28 yards on three punt returns, with a long of 28 . . He wears No. . . third-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league media . I think he got a taste that showed him that not only does he belong (in Division I football) but he can thrive.". Im excited for this week.. . But Jones wanted more. Jones has impressed the Iowa coaches enough to earn a scholarship. Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. . . Bengals have been DYING for a weapon in the return game for a while. [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowa's wide receiver room. Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . 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. [6] He entered his first season at Iowa as the team's primary punt returner. He also has 9-inch hands. dark, Larry Ruppis not a FanDuel employee. Im here to do that, too, and to compete and its kind of been working out.. 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. 2020 Honors Honorable mention All-America return specialist by Phil Steele . At that time, they were a run-focused triple-option team that limited Jones' opportunities to showcase his skill at receiver. He also had two carries for 38 yards. To be here on this team is pretty wild.. Syracuse won 32-29. . Jones returned both punts and kicks for Iowa last season. "He had a great opportunity at Buffalo but I think it gave him a hunger for more," Winiecki said. . 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. 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 . preseason first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . But I knew a way to get my foot in the door was special teams. I had, you know, that plan in my head. first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league coaches and media . Hawk Item Will take advantage of extra year and return for 2022 . . Iowa wide receiver and return specialist Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, @on3sports has learned. (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. He hadnt returned punts since high school, but Woods saw Jones had potential to do just that. (he/him/his) Jones leaves a gap in Iowa's production both offensively and on special teams. 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. Jones is most known for his return ability. See the best photos of WR Charlie Jones, the Bengals fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Iowa needs to learn from this mistake, and move forward with the new era of college football. . "Even. He made a diving catch for me today and it was pretty nice.. He was a playmaker for Iowa in 2020 but in a different capacity: a punt returner on special teams. ranks second in the Big Ten in punt returns (7.7) and kickoff returns (25.4) . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. His departure from the Hawkeye football program became public Wednesday afternoon. . . , the Big Ten return specialist of the year in 2021, will be returning to Iowa for one more season. started at wide reeceiver in 27-7 loss at Wisconsin . "Not just in the weight room but on the field, every weekend on the JUGS machine.". . (4%*), 9 . 12.4K followers. I put the time in and just worked on my craft. A season later, Jones wont be flying under the radar at Kinnick Stadium any more. two receptions for 20 yards vs. Purdue, along with 37 yards on two punt returns and 56 yards on two kickoff returns . Taylor came from Australia last season having never seen a football game until he played in the 2020 opener at Purdue. . 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. . When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. (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. [14] At Purdue, Jones caught 110 passes for a school-record 1,361 yards. Once a low-ranked high school prospect, he joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on in 2019 and earned a scholarship in December 2020. Moss said he is taking what his coaches have to say about the NFL, as well as his familys thoughts, into consideration. 5-11 But to do that, he needed to show improvement at receiver. Alec Wick, a redshirt freshman walk-on from Iowa City Regina, already has made the two-deep roster as the backup to Keagan Johnson. started at wide receiver in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained 418 yards total offense . Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 25, 2022. Jones amassed 506 punt and 635 kick return yards during his two-year career in the Black and Gold. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 33-23, at the last home game of the season. So yeah, theres still some time for me to make that decision. This page is not available in other languages. Thats the trick moving forward.. Its gonna be very special to run out there and be able to hug my parents and itll be cool.. 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. Jones is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. . Jones was the Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year in 2022. . 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 . 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 684 total yards (395 receiving) in helping the Bulls reach a 10-4 record. . 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. 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. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine three-year starter . Jones, from Deerfield, Ill., would have jumped at a scholarship offer from Iowa as a high school senior. 36 posts. Both teams are considered contenders in the West Division with Iowa the defending champion despite its offensive woes.
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