Darion Jones provided plenty of fireworks for Omaha North on Friday. The three-star cornerback announced his commitment to play college football at Iowa.Darion is the brother of Donovan Jones, a redshirt freshman for the Huskers, who are notably one of the Hawkeyes’ rivals.The Omaha North DB, who grew up as a Hawkeyes fan, picked Iowa over Nebraska, Iowa State, Minnesota and Kansas State.KETV Sports reporter Matt Sottile was at his patriotic signing.Darion was surrounded by family and friends for his Fourth of July announcement.”It’s a big thing for me because family is friends is what you need in the world,” he said. “A good support group, and I’m very happy with today.”The Omaha native had a few schools to choose from, including Nebraska, but ultimately, he said that Iowa “felt like home to me.”The day was full of celebrations for the Jones family, including a celebration of Darion’s mother because it was her birthday.”It was amazing. Having all of this family surrounding us has been amazing, and this is something that has been his dream his whole life,” said Jill Jones.The pair’s father held up a picture of Darion and Donovan from when they were young. In the photo they had on their team’s gear, almost willing it into existence.”It’s the perfect picture to take,” Deondre Jones said.When asked about eventually seeing each other on opposite sidelines, Darion said, “It’s going to be a great day. Can’t wait for it!””Go Hawks! Let’s do it,” Darion said.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

Darion Jones provided plenty of fireworks for Omaha North on Friday.

The three-star cornerback announced his commitment to play college football at Iowa.

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Darion is the brother of Donovan Jones, a redshirt freshman for the Huskers, who are notably one of the Hawkeyes’ rivals.

The Omaha North DB, who grew up as a Hawkeyes fan, picked Iowa over Nebraska, Iowa State, Minnesota and Kansas State.

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“It’s a dream come true.”

I caught up with Darion Jones after he announced his commitment to Iowa.

The Omaha North DB, who grew up as a Hawkeyes fan, picked Iowa over Nebraska, Iowa State, Minnesota and Kansas State.@KETV | @dar11on | #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/nB0mSKvRG0

— Matt Sottile (@MSottileTV) July 4, 2025

KETV Sports reporter Matt Sottile was at his patriotic signing.

Darion was surrounded by family and friends for his Fourth of July announcement.

“It’s a big thing for me because family is friends is what you need in the world,” he said. “A good support group, and I’m very happy with today.”

The Omaha native had a few schools to choose from, including Nebraska, but ultimately, he said that Iowa “felt like home to me.”

The day was full of celebrations for the Jones family, including a celebration of Darion’s mother because it was her birthday.

“It was amazing. Having all of this family surrounding us has been amazing, and this is something that has been his dream his whole life,” said Jill Jones.

The pair’s father held up a picture of Darion and Donovan from when they were young. In the photo they had on their team’s gear, almost willing it into existence.

“It’s the perfect picture to take,” Deondre Jones said.

When asked about eventually seeing each other on opposite sidelines, Darion said, “It’s going to be a great day. Can’t wait for it!”

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“Go Hawks! Let’s do it,” Darion said.

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