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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) is embraced by family members before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) is embraced by family members before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) is embraced by family members before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) is embraced by family members before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) is introduced before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) is introduced before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Oct 26, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Devonte Young (17) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2019; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Riley Lees (19) runs against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Devonte Young (17) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
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Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts (16) celebrates with Amani Jones (52) after getting a stop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts (16) celebrates with Amani Jones (52) after getting a stop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) and Barrington Wade (35) run to the sideline during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) and Barrington Wade (35) run to the sideline during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) comes to the side of Barrington Wade (35) after an attempted punt block during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) comes to the side of Barrington Wade (35) after an attempted punt block during a NCAA non conference football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Middle Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept., 28, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa won 18-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa won 18-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Iowa State senior offensive lineman Bryce Meeker pushes Iowa linebacker Amani Jones out of the way during a pass play in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
Iowa State senior offensive lineman Bryce Meeker pushes Iowa linebacker Amani Jones out of the way during a pass play in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Rutgers punter Adam Korsak, left, struggles to get a punt off as Iowa linebacker Amani Jones tries to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. Iowa won 30-0. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Rutgers punter Adam Korsak, left, struggles to get a punt off as Iowa linebacker Amani Jones tries to block during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. Iowa won 30-0. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
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Sep 7, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback McLane Carter (3) is sacked by Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback McLane Carter (3) is sacked by Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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Miami of Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert is sacked by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 38-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Miami of Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert is sacked by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 38-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Iowa linebackers Kristian Welch (No. 34) and Amani Jones (No. 52) team up to tackle Iowa State senior running back Sheldon Croney, Jr., in the second half on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
Iowa linebackers Kristian Welch (No. 34) and Amani Jones (No. 52) team up to tackle Iowa State senior running back Sheldon Croney, Jr., in the second half on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones reacts after sacking Rutgers quarterback Carter McClane on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones reacts after sacking Rutgers quarterback Carter McClane on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones celebrates after sacking Miami of Ohio freshman quarterback Brett Gabbert at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones celebrates after sacking Miami of Ohio freshman quarterback Brett Gabbert at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones sacks Miami of Ohio freshman quarterback Brett Gabbert at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones sacks Miami of Ohio freshman quarterback Brett Gabbert at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) laughs while holding his son after a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) laughs while holding his son after a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) reacts after tipping a ball during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) reacts after tipping a ball during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) reacts after tipping a ball during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) reacts after tipping a ball during a Hawkeyes football Kids Day scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) calls out to teammates during a Hawkeye football spring practice on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) calls out to teammates during a Hawkeye football spring practice on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) calls out to teammates during a Hawkeye football spring practice on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) calls out to teammates during a Hawkeye football spring practice on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) and Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrate after the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.
Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) and Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrate after the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.
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Iowa's Amani Jones tackles Northern Illinois' Jordan Nettles during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.
Iowa's Amani Jones tackles Northern Illinois' Jordan Nettles during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.
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Iowa sophomore linebacker Amani Jones drills Wyoming's Jaylon Watson at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Iowa sophomore linebacker Amani Jones drills Wyoming's Jaylon Watson at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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Iowa players Amani Jones (52) and Dominique Dafney (23) react to making a successful play on kickoff coverage during Iowa's 31-14 win vs. North Texas last season. The Hawkeyes ranked sixth nationally in kickoff coverage.
Iowa players Amani Jones (52) and Dominique Dafney (23) react to making a successful play on kickoff coverage during Iowa's 31-14 win vs. North Texas last season. The Hawkeyes ranked sixth nationally in kickoff coverage.
Brian Powers, The Register
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones gets fired up after a play for a first down against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Iowa City.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones gets fired up after a play for a first down against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Iowa City.
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Iowa's Amani Jones tackles North Texas' Jaelon Darden during the Hawkeyes' game against North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
Iowa's Amani Jones tackles North Texas' Jaelon Darden during the Hawkeyes' game against North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
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Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrates a stop during the Hawkeyes' game against Wyoming at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrates a stop during the Hawkeyes' game against Wyoming at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
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Iowa's Amani Jones (52) disrupts a play in the backfield during the Hawkeyes' annual Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
Iowa's Amani Jones (52) disrupts a play in the backfield during the Hawkeyes' annual Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
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Iowa's Amani Jones (52) reacts to making a play during their football game against North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Iowa City. Iowa would go on to win 31-14.
Iowa's Amani Jones (52) reacts to making a play during their football game against North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Iowa City. Iowa would go on to win 31-14.
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Iowa sophomore linebacker Amani Jones drills Wyoming's Jaylon Watson at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Iowa sophomore linebacker Amani Jones drills Wyoming's Jaylon Watson at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones plays catch with teammates during media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Iowa linebacker Amani Jones plays catch with teammates during media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Iowa's Amani Jones, center, is upended by Michigan State's Antijuan Simmons (34) on a kick return during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Also in on the play are Michigan State's Matt Morrissey (10) and Brett Scanlon, right, and Iowa's Jake Gervase, left. Michigan State won 17-10. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Iowa's Amani Jones, center, is upended by Michigan State's Antijuan Simmons (34) on a kick return during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Also in on the play are Michigan State's Matt Morrissey (10) and Brett Scanlon, right, and Iowa's Jake Gervase, left. Michigan State won 17-10. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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