Leighton Jones
Leighton Jones is a three-star recruit from Brownsburg, IN (No. 628 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Iowa's 8 games this season.
Where Jones comes from
- Brownsburg, IN
- Brownsburg
- About 300 miles from Kinnick Stadium
- Three-star, No. 628 in the 2023 class.
- On the Iowa roster since 2023
Where Jones fits
Iowa lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 66th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Iowa is 6-2, No. 21 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Northwestern, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Brownsburg, IN
In the game threads
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 66th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa has produced 14 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Logan Jones was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons at Iowa
- 2026 Iowa FerentzYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Iowa FerentzYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Iowa FerentzYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Iowa FerentzYear 1 · Games –
- High school BrownsburgBrownsburg, IN · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 628 in the 2023 class. Signed with Iowa.Also from Brownsburg: Corey Smith (Purdue), Isaiah Street (Ohio), Rashon Myles Jr. (Georgia Southern) and 2 more.
2023
- Signed with IowaThree-star, out of Brownsburg
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Kirk Ferentz.