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Darion Jones makes college decision

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Class of 2026 cornerback Darion Jones has made his college decision. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Omaha native announced today that he is going to be a Hawkeye after giving his verbal commitment to the Iowa coaching staff. For Jones, it was his official visit to Iowa City last month that sealed the deal.

“I would say what really made up my mind was just being there and seeing the culture and how close everyone is,” Jones told HawkeyeReport.com. “The fit is really good because of the relationships I’ve made with the coaches.”

As a junior, Jones had quite an impressive season at Omaha North, finishing the year with 47 tackles and eight interceptions on defense, 43 catches for 781 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense, and four returns for touchdowns on special teams.

That type of production led to scholarship offers from Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas State, Minnesota, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Washington State, Colorado State, Fresno State, New Mexico, Wyoming, Miami-OH, South Dakota State, and Dartmouth. But the chance to be coached and developed by Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker was a key factor for the three-star prospect.

“I think the opportunity at Iowa is amazing, just seeing how many of their defensive backs have gone on to the NFL,” said Jones. “That’s the dream right there.”

Playing at Iowa will also give the Class of 2026 prospect the unique opportunity to play against his older brother, Donovan Jones, who is a redshirt freshman at Nebraska this year.

“We’ve already talked about it,” Jones said. “I can’t wait.”

Overall, Jones is commitment No. 14 for the Hawkeyes in the Class of 2026. He joins offensive linemen Carson Nielsen, Hudson Parliament, Gene Riordan, Owen Linder, and Colin Whitters, wide receivers Brody Schaffer and Diondre Smith, defensive backs Marcello Vitti and Ronnie Hill, defensive lineman Sawyer Jezierski, and linebackers Kasen Thomas, Julian Manson, and Billy Weivoda on Iowa’s list. The Hawkeyes have also added preferred walk-ons Isaiah Oliver, Noah Daniel, and Eli Robbins in the class as well.

“It feels amazing,” said Jones. “All of the people I’ve met there are great, especially in my class.”

Stay with HawkeyeReport.com for the latest on Iowa football recruiting.

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