Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones is a dependable chain mover. He has the quickness to gain separation on quick hitters and offers a trusty set of mitts. Jones can chew up opposing secondaries underneath on slants and crossers. Jones offers little after the catch. He forced only two missed tackles beyond the line of scrimmage in 2022. He only managed 1.6-2.7 YAC per reception on short and medium-depth targets. Jones bounced around with Buffalo and Iowa before finding a home with Purdue in 2022. He refused to settle and flashed potential with his big final season. That never quit attitude will serve him well with sticking with an NFL franchise as a depth receiver. His extensive resume as a returner (over 122 combined collegiate returns) will help him stick on a roster as he works his way up a receiver depth chart.

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Purdue WR Charlie Jones with the No. 131 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Jones is a solid slot receiver who can play special teams too. With solid hands and run-after-catch ability, he provides an alternate option to WR Tyler Boyd, whose contract is expiring. Jones ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and will bring more depth to the Bengals' WR room.