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Micah Jones Transfers To Illinois State

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Jones plans to transfer to Illinois State

Bryan Driskell

Former Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Jones has announced his intention to transfer to Illinois State. Jones, a native of Gurnee, Ill., will be heading back to his home state for his final three seasons of eligibility.

Jones was part of the vaunted 2018 recruiting class that was especially strong at wide receiver. That class contained Kevin Austin, Braden Lenzy, Lawrence Keys III and Joe Wilkins Jr. The class had four four-star recruits at wide receiver, but the group has yet to fulfill its potential.

The 6-4, 219-pound Jones was one of those four-star recruits, and he was the first receiver in the class to commit to Notre Dame. He pledged to Notre Dame early, committing in February of 2017.

Jones ranked as the nation's No. 192 player in the country according to Rivals, and he was the second highest ranked player from the state of Illinois that season.

Jones is headed to a FCS program despite getting legitimate interest from Power 5 programs. He gives the Redbirds, a big, long, physical wide receiver with good long speed. Jones will give Illinois State a defender that can win one-on-ones, a red zone weapon and a player capable of working the middle of the field.

Jones will remain on campus through the spring semester, which will allow him to earn his degree from the University of Notre Dame.

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Bryan Driskell
BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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