[4] Jones said he "liked it at Buffalo" where he "got to learn a lot as a young player" but, after star players Tyree Jackson, Anthony Johnson and K. J. Osborn either declared for the NFL draft or transferred, Jones also entered the transfer portal.

Nonetheless, he chose to transfer to Iowa where he felt "walk-ons traditionally get a fair chance.

[14] Jones took the opportunity to reunite with childhood friend, Aidan O’Connell, who was the current starting quarterback for the Boilermakers.

Following the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game, Jones decided to forgo participation in the 2023 Citrus Bowl and prepare for the 2023 NFL draft.

[18] He suffered a thumb injury in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams and was placed on injured reserve on September 29, 2023.

He was also listed as the team's second-string slot receiver behind Andrei Iosivas and the third-string kick returner behind Chase Brown and Trayveon Williams on the depth chart.