Iowa Hawkeyes Land New DB Commit Over Hated Rival

Jones is the No. 44 cornerback in the 2026 recruiting cycle, as well as the No. 2-ranked prospect in the state of Nebraska, according to 247Sports' Composite Ratings. The highly-touted recruit quickly became a prime target for the Hawkeyes after a fantastic junior season at Omaha North High School, finishing with 47 tackles, eight interceptions and five pass breakups. Jones received an offer from Ferentz back in March, which led to him taking an official visit on Jun. 20 to the program.

With the addition of Jones, Iowa's 2026 recruiting class now stands as the No. 43-ranked school, according to 247Sports' Composite Ratings. The group includes multiple four-star talents, such as Hudson Parliament, Julian Manson, and Carson Nielsen. Jones also becomes the first cornerback commit for the Hawkeyes in the 2026 cycle, making him a huge land for Ferentz's future outlook on defense.

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