. 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. Iowa needs to learn from this mistake, and move forward with the new era of college football. 16. . . Iowa also took a huge hit on special teams with Jones transferring to Purdue. 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.. 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. four punt returns for 66 yards vs. CSU with a long of 38 yards, along with 45 yards on two kickoff returns . Early life and high school [ edit] Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. Iowa won 28-7. second-team All-Big Ten by Associated Press . We work pretty well together, Jones said. Jones tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. . He is expected to be a Day 3 pick. three punt returns for five yards at PSU, with two returns negated by penalty . And how can the rest of the unit help him, whether its finishing blocks or creating a better seam for him. Jones shuffled off to Buffalo, where he redshirted in 2017. two kickoff returns for 30 yards and one punt return for 30 yards vs. Kentucky. 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. So did Pro Football Focus and The Sporting News. . . (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. 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. IOWA CITY, Iowa - Charlie Jones has bragging rights in the Iowa wide receiver room right now. The loss of Jones and Tracy, coupled with some current injuries at receiver, has left Iowa with very little proven depth at receiver. No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000. Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. All rights reserved. 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. He made a diving catch for me today and it was pretty nice.. . "It's pretty sweet.'' saw action in 35-21 win at Illinois at offense gained 424 yards total offense . [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. . 39 yards on four punt returns at Wisconsin, along with two kickoff returns for 60 yards, including a long of 44 yards . In 2020, Jones became Iowa . It definitely was a tough decision, Jones said. Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . . Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021. 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. (21%*), 4.43 (C) Alec Wick, a redshirt freshman walk-on from Iowa City Regina, already has made the two-deep roster as the backup to Keagan Johnson. While the two will be honored during Iowas Senior Day festivities, they arent sure if theyre done being Hawkeyes just yet. 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. All rights reserved. I still havent made a decision yet on whether or not Im coming back, Jones said. . led the Big Ten and ranked fourth nationally with one punt return touchdown in 2020 . . 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. Im going to be able to fit the skill sets that I have in the system here.. 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. 12.4K followers. Iowa is a run-dominated offense, so . Member of the Kinnick Stadium Media Wall of Fame. started at wide receiver in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained 418 yards total offense . And its almost just kind of getting the temperature back in October. Seniors Charlie Jones and Riley Moss have the option to return to Iowa football as the NCAA gave all 2020-21 student-athletes another year of eligibility. Taylor came from Australia last season having never seen a football game until he played in the 2020 opener at Purdue. So yeah, theres still some time for me to make that decision. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I was on scholarship there. Athlete. After making a splash at returner last season, that confidence has continued into this offseason. 36 posts. . His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. I think he got a taste that showed him that not only does he belong (in Division I football) but he can thrive.". 2021 Honors Brett Greenwood Award . They did a great job of preparing me for that position here. . Last year, Jones compiled 469 offensive snaps, the most of any Iowa receiver. Feels like it flew by but Im excited to be here. . 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. "He told me 'Coach, I want to play Division I football and I want to play in the Big Ten.' We come out here all the time. A savvy, natural pass-catcher with reliable hands and very good focus. three receptions for 13 yards against PSU, along with 14 yards on two rushing attempts . . preseason first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . Jones returned both punts and kicks for Iowa last season. "And there was no disrespect to Buffalo but he said 'I think I have the ability to get something closer to home and in the Big Ten.' Jones was the Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year in 2022. started at wide receiver in 24-7 loss to Purdue . *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine / Also, Aiden, we grew up together and played little league together, said Jones, who was named the Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year last season. saw action in 26-20 win over Nebraska . 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. saw action in 20-17 Citrus Bowl loss to #22 Kentucky as offense rushed for 173 yards and gained 384 yards total offense . High school honors Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior . High school was totally different from college, said the 6-foot, 188-pound Jones. He returned a punt 54 yards for a touchdown late in the second quarter of the 49-7 victory. . . Charlie Jones was once the University of Iowa's nondescript walk-on transfer from the University of Buffalo. two receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown vs. Minnesota, including a 72-yard touchdown in the third quarter . But the lifelong Hawkeye fan hasnt finalized his plans yet for the 2022 season. Because of depth, Jones would still have to wait to make an impact at his position. First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker, said LeVar Woods, Iowas special teams coordinator. Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. So, I came here for that kind of connection. . Everybody is coming out here for every practice and giving their all, full effort. 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. (Mehki) still played an integralrole in our running attack but the way he embraced his special teams role," Ferentz said of the former Hawkeye back. . . However, his Big Ten football dream never wavered. . saw action in 28-7 win over #25 Wisconsin . 2020 Honors Honorable mention All-America return specialist by Phil Steele . "[5], Jones joined the Iowa Hawkeyes as a walk-on and sat out his first season at Iowa due to NCAA transfer rules. 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