Jones took a
redshirt in 2020 before a knee injury limited to one game in 2021 at defensive tackle. Ahead of the 2022 season, he was converted to a center following the graduation of
Tyler Linderbaum and an injury to backup Mike Myslinski. In his final season at Iowa, Jones was again named First-team All-Big Ten. He also earned Unanimous First-team All-American honors and was awarded the
Rimington Trophy. He started 49 games at center for the Hawkeyes from 2022 through 2025. ==Professional career==