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Running back who will join the Tigers in August after transferring from Miami...Earned his bachelor of science degree in education in May 2008, and is eligible to play during the 2008 season.
University of Miami: Started seven of 28 games played over three seasons for the Hurricanes...Had career totals of 713 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns on 190 carries...Also recorded 15 receptions for 64 yards...Played in 11 games as a junior, totaling 206 yards and four TDs on 61 carries...Ranked second on the team in 2005 with 123 carries for 507 yards, scoring five TDs...Had two games with two touchdowns, and scored in three of the five games in which he was the main ballcarrier...Saw limited action as a true freshman in 2004.
Prep: Played for coach Don Drinkhahn at South Dade High...Regarded as one of the finest players to come from South Dade in the last 30 years...As a senior in 2003, rushed for 748 yards and six touchdowns despite missing three games with an injury...Rushed for 348 yards in a single game as a junior (a Dade County record)...Rated the No. 7 prospect on the Orlando Sentinel's Florida Top 100 list...Member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100...Rated the nation's No. 5 running back prospect by Rivals.com...Tabbed the No. 6 prospect in Florida on Rivals.com's Top 50 In Florida list...As a junior in 2002, named first-team All-Dade County and second-team all-state when he rushed 202 times for 1,570 yards and 19 TDs.
Personal: Charlie Jones is the son of Charlie and Julia Jones...Born January 7, 1986, in Miami, Fla.
