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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. . . But really, just the system. . And I just hope to get the opportunity to show what Ive been working on.. Hes learned a lot in the last year, Jones said. 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. (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. one reception for 12 yards at Northwestern to go with one rushing attempt for six yards . Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor. He played at Buffalo from 2017-18 before moving to Iowa. Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, UI Football Autograph Policy and Procedures. (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. (21%*), 4.43 (C)
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(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. But that could be a lot more difficult without Jones and Tracy helping at receiver. 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. gained scholarship in December, 2020 after joining the program as a walk-on . He also returned 18 punts for a 6.3-yard average and five kick returns for 15.6. Jones has already transferred once before. saw action in 28-7 win over #25 Wisconsin . joined program as a walk-on in 2019 after attending University of Buffalo and sat out 2019 season as a transfer. . He played college football for Purdue University, and previously at the University at Buffalo and University of Iowa. . (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth). . . Latest on Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Charlie Jones including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Even when the coaches are off, and no one is in the building, you walk in and Charlies here. "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. Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker, said LeVar Woods, Iowas special teams coordinator. He also had two carries for 38 yards. That perfectly fit his make-up. . . started at wide receiver in 51-14 win at Maryland as offense gained 428 yards total offense . 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Really surprised at the combine with 4.43 forty - scouts will now take a second look. saw action in 20-17 Citrus Bowl loss to #22 Kentucky as offense rushed for 173 yards and gained 384 yards total offense . 12.4K followers. second-team All-Big Ten by Associated Press . In December, theres all kinds of time in December to start thinking a little bit more vividly about that or concretely about that. "But he said 'OK, this is the best path I'm going to take, and he took that path. Some days were better than others. third-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league media . Everybody is coming out here for every practice and giving their all, full effort. Also posted 21 catches for 323 . But I knew a way to get my foot in the door was special teams. . Charlie Jones (born October 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Im still learning every day. His hello world Kinnick moment came against Michigan State on Nov. 7, 2020. [3] As a redshirt freshman, Jones caught 18 passes for 395 yards and three touchdowns and returned 15 kickoffs for 289 yards. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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 . , the Big Ten return specialist of the year in 2021, will be returning to Iowa for one more season. . Jones' selection ends a massive run of defensive players. He hadnt returned punts since high school, but Woods saw Jones had potential to do just that. We'll update this space as soon as Charlie Jones' results at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine are revealed. led the Big Ten and ranked fourth nationally with one punt return touchdown in 2020 . Decided to transfer to Iowa prior to the 2019 season. Leistikow: A window into the Xs, Zs and Fs of Iowa football's wide-receiver position. He was a playmaker for Iowa in 2020 but in a different capacity: a punt returner on special teams. High school honors Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior . [2], Jones began his collegiate career at Buffalo. [1] No problem. He played several positions including cornerback, wide receiver and kick/punt returner. three-year starter . IOWA CITY, Iowa Charlie Jones finally has explained why he transferred from Iowa to Purdue in June. . . 2018 Saw action as wide receiver and return specialist at Buffalo, helping team post 10-4 record while advancing to MAC championship game and Dollar General Bowl . Jones tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws. And its almost just kind of getting the temperature back in October. But a few things worked against him during the recruiting process: Injuries during his senior year and the offensive philosophy at Deerfield. . 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. [12] After the season, Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal.[13]. 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. . . led special teams with five punt returns for 105 yards vs. MSU, including 54-yard touchdown return . . . . 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. See the best photos of WR Charlie Jones, the Bengals fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. . Purdue won 24-7. The road hasnt always been easy for me, Jones said. Jones leads the conference and ranks second in the NCAA in total kick return yards (605). Taylor came from Australia last season having never seen a football game until he played in the 2020 opener at Purdue. On the year, Jones earned All-Big Ten honors as a return specialist and was awarded a scholarship in December. Im here to do that, too, and to compete and its kind of been working out.. . Thats the trick moving forward.. Scott Dochterman, Iowa beat writer: The Hawkeyes are down to only three experienced receivers from an offense that struggled mightily through the air. (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. . . And, you know, there are a lot of days where it wasnt going my way. Purdue had also brought in receiver transfers Tyrone Tracy (also from Iowa) and Elijah Canion (from Auburn) as well. 28 yards on three punt returns, with a long of 28 . "It moves around, it's this robot,'' Jones says. Last week, Iowa's football team took a major personnel hit just ahead of summer conditioning work. . Jones transferred from Buffalo before the NCAA implemented its new one-time, no penalty rule in April 2021. The draftnicks say he has sticky hands and a skill set built for the slot. Moss said he is taking what his coaches have to say about the NFL, as well as his familys thoughts, into consideration. He also has 9-inch hands. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney), Iowa's Charlie Jones catches a touchdown pass as Iowa State's Datrone Young tries to defend in the second half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Syracuse won 32-29. After catching just 39 balls in the previous four seasons, he caught 12 touchdowns while racking up 1,361 yards last year. Jones enters this season as one of the most experienced in Iowas wide receiver room. Sat out the 2019 . . . second-team All-Big Ten return specialist by league coaches . He felt he could "play against the best of the best" and expected to receive scholarship offers from more prestigious programs but received none. Career Earned team MVP honors as a senior . I grew up in Iowa, and you guys know, I always went to Iowa games as a kid, Moss said. Confidence in this sport is everything, Jones said. 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. 2023 All rights reserved. . Charlie JonesHeight: 5'11"Weight: 175 poundsArm Length: 31 5/8"Hand Size: 9"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft. Pat HartyFollow @PatHarty aiden o'connell, Charlie Jones, Jeff Brohm, Tyrone Tracy Jr. August 22, 2022. Justin Hayworth/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Reggie Roby Special Teams Award, specialist . saw action in 33-23 win over Illinois . . . Im really happy to be with these guys and go out with this great senior class. Charlie Jones officially measured 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds at the combine. Feels like it flew by but Im excited to be here. Currently, he is line to secure one of their key receiver spots. 39 yards on four punt returns at Wisconsin, along with two kickoff returns for 60 yards, including a long of 44 yards . . . But I just made sure that I kept focus. . . May 25, 2022. . . All rights reserved. . . But those who know Jones best say he's just getting started. . 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. , Iowa football notebook | Petras taking second-team reps, Moss not ruling out another year. Its pre-camp, so a lot of stuff can change, Wick said. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com) Featured / Football / Uncategorized Iowa football notebook: Charlie Jones goes out in style; Injury report and more However, unlike when he signed at Buffalo, Jones joined the Hawkeyes as a walk-on. 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. 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!! . sign up now. That gives you a glimpse of how fast the motor runs inside Jones, who left a season of eligibility on the table when he decided to leave the University at Buffalo and give Big Ten football a shot at Iowa. Longtime time state of Iowa sports journalist and author formerly of the Des Moines Register. . As a kickoff returner, he was one of only three players to average more than 25 yards on 25 or more returns. three punt returns for 27 yards at Illinois, with a long of 18 yards . 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. . 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