. Bengals have been DYING for a weapon in the return game for a while. [10][11] He was also a starter at receiver for the Hawkeyes and had 21 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns. Sat out the 2019 . 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 And this is a great program, one that rewards people who work hard. . Iowa receiver/return man Turned Walk-On Opportunity into Scholarship. Through previous relationships with assistant coaches Kelton Copeland and since-departed Tim Polasek, Jones joined Iowas team via the transfer portal. one reception for 12 yards at Northwestern to go with one rushing attempt for six yards . Jones was the only player nationally to average more than seven yards on at least 30 punt returns. They did a great job of preparing me for that position here. 15 kickoff returns for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. Head coach Kirk Ferentz likens Jones to another NFL rookie: Tennessee Titans running back Mehki Sargant. Privacy Policy When they work out together, Jones will request certain punts to field - left, right, high, low - and Taylor delivers. "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.' . You can connect with KenningtononTwitter@SkinnyKenny_or email him at ksmith@gannett.com. I'm going to walk on, I've done my homework and this is where I want to go. But it never came. . "It's pretty sweet.'' More:Leistikow: A window into the Xs, Zs and Fs of Iowa football's wide-receiver position, "This is not the end of the journey in his mind,"Winiecki said. . Jones' attitude got him on the field and his play caught his coaches' eyes like he hoped. 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. led special teams with five punt returns for 105 yards vs. MSU, including 54-yard touchdown return . 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. 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 . ", Kennington Smithis the new Iowa Hawkeyes beat writer for the Des Moines Register. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. . The loss of Jones and Tracy, coupled with some current injuries at receiver, has left Iowa with very little proven depth at receiver. . also had seven punt returns for 18 yards . He also returned 18 punts for a 6.3-yard average and five kick returns for 15.6. scored 14 career touchdowns as a prep. Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021. The 6-foot-0, 188-pound Jones announced today that he will be using his extra year of eligibility allowed by NCAA due to COVID and will play for the Hawkeyes as a sixth year senior in 2022. . also had two rushing attempts for 38 yards . 29 Apr 2023 17:40:27 Charlie Jones walked-on to the Iowa program before the 2019 season after playing his redshirt freshman season at Buffalo in 2018. After catching just 39 balls in the previous four seasons, he caught 12 touchdowns while racking up 1,361 yards last year. Jones is taking advantage of his free Covid year and he wants to showcase his receiver skills for NFL scouts before its too late. 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. You know, theres still time to figure that out. . Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. . Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowas wide receiver room. He 684 total yards (395 receiving) in helping the Bulls reach a 10-4 record. . Iowa will kick off against Illinois at 1 p.m. saw action in 35-21 win at Illinois at offense gained 424 yards total offense . two kickoff returns for 57 yards, with a long of 33 yards to start the game . handled all punt returns in 21-20 loss to Northwestern, totaling two returns for eight yards . (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com) Featured / Football / Uncategorized Iowa football notebook: Charlie Jones goes out in style; Injury report and more Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. It starts with attitude: you have to want to be out there and if you have the requisite ability, and Charlie does, then it's all positive for us.". Even ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., found little wrong and offered a B-plus. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs in for a touchdown after a catch against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The Boilermaker plays bigger than his size suggests and could thrive as a slot receiver at the NFL level. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Last week, Iowa's football team took a major personnel hit just ahead of summer conditioning work. The 6-foot, 188-pound sixth-year senior was named Big Ten Conference Returner of the Year at the end of the 2021 season. four punt returns for 66 yards vs. CSU with a long of 38 yards, along with 45 yards on two kickoff returns . . led the Big Ten and ranked 11th nationally with 10.5 average on punt returns in 2020 . . 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. May 25, 2022. 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. . But those who know Jones best say he's just getting started. I had a plan. . .13 yards on three punts returns at Northwestern and two kickoff returns for 19 yards . . Im still learning every day. High school was totally different from college, said the 6-foot, 188-pound Jones. Class So. first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Phil Steele . He made a diving catch for me today and it was pretty nice.. The 6-foot, 188 pound redshirt senior was also named the Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return. Its pretty simple, I came here for the offense, Jones said to GoldandBlack.com, which is the Rivals site for Purdue. . . 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. He previously played college football for the University at Buffalo and the University of Iowa. Jones transferred from Buffalo before the NCAA implemented its new one-time, no penalty rule in April 2021. Jones has come quite a long way both figuratively and literally on his journey to starting at Iowa, a college journey that began in 2017 over 750 miles away in Buffalo, New York. . It was a big risk leaving Buffalo, leaving a scholarship, and coming here and walking on, Jones said. (he/him/his) Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. . "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. . . . 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. I still havent made a decision yet on whether or not Im coming back, Jones said. Charlie and Tory are always out here, Woods said. Once a low-ranked high school prospect, he joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on in 2019 and earned a scholarship in December 2020. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine He was a playmaker for Iowa in 2020 but in a different capacity: a punt returner on special teams. / . . Any chance I get to put in extra work, Ill do it whenever I can. . If we're going to be team that's serious about playing well then we need guys on our special teams. "[5], Jones joined the Iowa Hawkeyes as a walk-on and sat out his first season at Iowa due to NCAA transfer rules. Purdue won 24-7. . And it just so happened to be in a role in which he thrived before. 10-yard . 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. . (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. [2], Jones began his collegiate career at Buffalo. 34-yard reception led to first touchdown of the day . No problem. . . 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 . Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year . But Jones was also listed as the backup behind Nico Ragaini at one of the receiver positions during spring practice. . He redshirted his true freshman season. Taylor came from Australia last season having never seen a football game until he played in the 2020 opener at Purdue. Iowas program is known for their walk-on-to-scholarship player pipeline. . 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. . . 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 . As a kickoff returner, he was one of only three players to average more than 25 yards on 25 or more returns. And how can the rest of the unit help him, whether its finishing blocks or creating a better seam for him. He announced that he was returning to Iowa on Jan. 12 because of unfinished business.. . . (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus), Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs up field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. For the game, he returned five punts for 105 yards. 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. We will update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' 3-cone time at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is revealed. also had four kickoff returns for 77 yards vs. Minnesota, with a long of 25 yards . Jones leads the conference and ranks second in the NCAA in total kick return yards (605). I want to be successful and help the team as much as I can.. . While the two will be honored during Iowas Senior Day festivities, they arent sure if theyre done being Hawkeyes just yet. tied school record with 100-yard kickoff return touchdown vs. Illinois, totaling 144 yards on three returns . Follow. But Jones wanted more. He'll aim to improve his draft stock at the scouting combine. one reception for nine yards at Wisconsin . He ran a 4.43 40-yard dash and tested like an elite athlete during the pre-draft process. High school honors Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior . Even when the coaches are off, and no one is in the building, you walk in and Charlies here. Jones returned both punts and kicks for Iowa last season. saw action in 28-7 win over #25 Wisconsin . Now he is an emerging star on the nation's fifth-rated team -- largely because of a gadget. Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor May 25, 2022. started at wide receiver in 17-12 win at Northwestern as offense gained 185 net rushing yards . 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. . . So did Pro Football Focus and The Sporting News. Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. long kickoff return of 36 yards and long punt return of 41 yards . . Charlie Jones and Ivory Kelly-Martin share a moment together after Saturday's loss to Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl Iowa finished ranked 121 st nationally in total offense last season, averaging just 303.7 yards per game, including 180.1 passing yards per game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. But just in case, you know, Im going to make sure that I get the full experience this weekend.. Purdue's Charlie Jones is in contention to be one of the wide receivers selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. All rights reserved, MATTHEW PUTNEY/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Now, can we as a staff help him get better? Iowa is a run-dominated offense, so . Jones has impressed the Iowa coaches enough to earn a scholarship. [6] He entered his first season at Iowa as the team's primary punt returner. [1] He committed to play college football at Buffalo over offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, and Wyoming. . Early life and high school [ edit] Jones grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and attended Deerfield High School. . The game will be aired on FS1. two receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown vs. Minnesota, including a 72-yard touchdown in the third quarter . 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. ranks second in the Big Ten in punt returns (7.7) and kickoff returns (25.4) . handled all punt returns at Purdue, with three returns for 37 yards, and a long of 25 yards that led to Iowas first touchdown . But the lifelong Hawkeye fan hasnt finalized his plans yet for the 2022 season. Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). "It moves around, it's this robot,'' Jones says. . A hard decision for me and my family. . I dont know about that, Moss said. 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. Senior wide receiver Charlie Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal on May 24. First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker, said LeVar Woods, Iowas special teams coordinator. But in Year 5 of his college career, he's embracing yet another new challenge. All rights reserved. But that year, he learned a valuable lesson. Jones began his career at the University of Buffalo where he redshirted as a freshman. 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 enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowa's wide receiver room. three punt returns for 27 yards at Illinois, with a long of 18 yards . Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2021 . Jones started his collegiate football career in 2017 at the University of Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference. He redshirted in 2017 and in 2018 was a contributor both on offense and special teams. . . Jones has not formally announced his intent to transfer, nor has he declared where he will play in 2022. Scott Dochterman, Iowa beat writer: The Hawkeyes are down to only three experienced receivers from an offense that struggled mightily through the air. . Iowa wide receiver and return specialist Charlie Jones has entered the transfer portal, @on3sports has learned. preseason first-team All-Big Ten return specialist by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . 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. Iowa wide receiver and return man Charlie Jones is reportedly transferring within the Big Ten to the Purdue Boilermakers. third player in school history with both a kickoff return and punt return touchdown . I had, you know, that plan in my head. third-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league media . Charlie Jones from Deerfield High School was rated a After high school, Jones opted to join Buffalo. He is expected to be a Day 3 pick. "Charlie's always been a gym rat,"SteveWiniecki, Jones' head coach at Deerfield High School in Illinois said. So, I came here for that kind of connection. Jones, from Deerfield, Ill., would have jumped at a scholarship offer from Iowa as a high school senior. Jones amassed 506 punt and 635 kick return yards during his two-year career in the Black and Gold. ranked sixth in the Big Ten in total punt return yards (221) . 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. . Hes really been a student of the game.. He sat out all 2019 as a transfer and worked behind players like NFL rookies Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Brandon Smith and teammates Ragaini and Tracy. (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. (21%*), 4.43 (C) dark, Larry Ruppis not a FanDuel employee. 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.. However, unlike when he signed at Buffalo, Jones joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on. Since transferring from Buffalo, Charlie Jones has become a fixture among Iowa's wide receivers. We have a really good mix in the wide receiver room. 28 yards on three punt returns, with a long of 28 . His departure from the Hawkeye football program became public Wednesday afternoon. . also had one solo tackle . Jones caught two passes for 106 yards.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 27-22. Im excited for this week.. But I dont think anyone on this team saw that as a surprise.. . Sep 16, 2021 2:36 PM EDT. three receptions for 31 yards at Nebraska, along with one kickoff return for 25 yards . Because of depth, Jones would still have to wait to make an impact at his position. . 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. But a few things worked against him during the recruiting process: Injuries during his senior year and the offensive philosophy at Deerfield. . saw action in 28-21 win at Nebraska as offense gained 186 net rushing yards . 36 posts. 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. (76%*), 4.15 (P) At that time, they were a run-focused triple-option team that limited Jones' opportunities to showcase his skill at receiver. 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. started at wide receiver in 24-14 win over Colorado State . three punt returns for zero yards vs. the Badgers, due to penalty yards on returns. (4%*), 9 . (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. Snatches the ball out of the air and shows the concentration to make acrobatic catches look easy. Runs effective crisp routes and does a great job of disguising them from DBs. . Tory is punting them, and Charlie is catching them.. . 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. He also has 9-inch hands. His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. Athlete. Pete Prisco, the CBS Sports guru, gave the Bengals an A. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. . He can catch a lot of tough balls, Spencer Petras said of Wick at media day. Jones made his splash in what turned out to be a defining game in Iowas season. Take Charlie Jones in Fourth Round of 2023 . Career Earned team MVP honors as a senior . . started at wide receiver in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained 418 yards total offense . saw action in 49-7 win over Michigan State as offense rushed for 226 yards and gained 405 yards total offense . (71%*), 124 (C) . These excerpts are from a HawkCentral column: He was expected to play a key role for Iowa as a receiver and return specialist. Following the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, Jones decided to forgo participation in the 2023 Citrus Bowl and prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. His name is Charlie Jones, a senior wide receiver and punt returner. 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. At that time, they were 0-2 and that rout was the first of a six-game winning streak to end the season. gained scholarship in December, 2020 after joining the program as a walk-on . Really surprised at the combine with 4.43 forty - scouts will now take a second look. He struggled to find a school to call home for most of his college career. He hadnt returned punts since high school, but Woods saw Jones had potential to do just that. Jones is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. 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. 39 yards on four punt returns at Wisconsin, along with two kickoff returns for 60 yards, including a long of 44 yards . Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He sat out the entire 2019-20 season under the old transfer legislation. 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. So, let's take a look at how the Bengals are faring in the eyes of the experts. 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. three-year starter . . He also returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards, with a long of 43 yards. 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. The Deerfield, Illinois product had 18 receptions for 395 yards. 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. . Nonetheless, he chose to transfer to Iowa where he felt "walk-ons traditionally get a fair chance. Jones is not considered a burner by any means, but he has shown that he can turn on the jets in order to get by a defender. Overall, Jones produced 1,251 all-purpose yards on offense and special teams. But when he was at Iowa in 2021 he was the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Year. The past couple years theyve shown that being a receiver in this type of offense means a lot of opportunities.. 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. Not only do the Hawkeyes lose a valuable weapon, they lose him to a divisional rival that has beaten Iowa four of the last five years. 2021 Started at wide receiver in 34-6 win over #17 Indiana for first career start . . He announced that he was returning to Iowa on . Im here to do that, too, and to compete and its kind of been working out.. . And Taylor is giving him an assist. Emotion should be running high when Iowa and Purdue square off on Nov. 5 in West Lafayette, Indiana. [8] He was also awarded a scholarship during the season. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall), Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs in for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. . Thats the trick moving forward.. Be sure to keep it locked on All Bengals all the time! Latest on Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN (she/her/hers) . 2020 Saw first action of career in 24-20 loss at Purdue . Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. Charlie Neibergall/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. . 3:04. one kickoff return for 25 yards and one rushing attempt vs. Kent State . gary and shannon suspension 2020,

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