. . "First and foremost, Charlie is an incredible, insane worker," said LeVar Woods, Iowa's special teams coordinator. But Im going to treat it as if it is my last, but, I dont even know. 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. "He had a great opportunity at Buffalo but I think it gave him a hunger for more," Winiecki said. 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. High school was totally different from college, said the 6-foot, 188-pound Jones. (4%*), 9 I think he got a taste that showed him that not only does he belong (in Division I football) but he can thrive.". (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. Jones amassed 506 punt and 635 kick return yards during his two-year career in the Black and Gold. "Even. Leistikow: 10 thoughts, predictions heading into Iowa's 2021 football season, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Iowa wide receiver and return man Charlie Jones is reportedly transferring within the Big Ten to the Purdue Boilermakers. After two seasons with the Bulls, Jones transferred to the University of Iowa, sitting out the 2019 season as a transfer. . . But really, just the system. Head coach Kirk Ferentz likens Jones to another NFL rookie: Tennessee Titans running back Mehki Sargant. But I knew a way to get my foot in the door was special teams. . Hes still the same guy from a workload standpoint, with the same approach, so that part is refreshing, Woods said. I dont know about that, Moss said. Iowa won 28-7. Charlie Jones is a former two-star recruit and three-year high school starting wide receiver. Through previous relationships with assistant coaches Kelton Copeland and since-departed Tim Polasek, Jones joined Iowas team via the transfer portal.
