Julio Jones is a talented American football wide receiver. He was born on 8 February 1989 in Foley, Alabama. Julio Jones etched his name as one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the NFL. In March 2023, the Tennessee Titans released him, and hasn’t signed with any other team yet. Sources tell has been dealing with his recent year injuries including his knee injury in 2022.
Julio Jones attended Foley High School where he showcased his skills and etched his name as a two-sport star in football and basketball. He played college football at the University of Alabama, where he was a unanimous All-American. His father Bobby Jones is also a former college football player. Bobby Jones played college football at the University of South Alabama.
Julio Jones was drafted in the 2011 NFL Draft in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons as the 6th pick. He was the second wide receiver to be selected after A. J. Green in the 2011 Draft. At the University of Alabama, he was also the highest-drafted wide receiver since Calvin Johnson in
2007.
Jones has had a massive NFL career. His achievement list includes his 7x Pro Bowl selection, 2x First-Team All-Pro and how can we forget his title in 2012 as Offensive Player of the Year? His career stats look like 903 receptions, 13629 yards and 63 touchdowns.
Julio Jones Age
As of 2023, Julio Jones is 34 years old. He celebrates his birthday on 8th February every year.
Julio Jones Achievements
Julio Jones, a seasoned wide receiver, has dedicated 12 seasons to showcasing his talents in the NFL. His remarkable attributes encompass a combination of size, speed, and athleticism, contributing to his reputation on the field. Particularly noteworthy is his flair for executing acrobatic catches, further solidifying his prowess.
Julio Jones boasts an impressive array of accomplishments:
Pro Bowler 7 times (2012, 2014-2019)
First-team All-Pro honors twice (2015, 2016)
The title of NFL receiving yards leader twice (2015, 2018)
The NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
The PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2011
BCS national champion in 2009
The SEC Freshman of the Year in 2008
The title of First-team All-SEC in 2010
Second-team All-SEC honors in 2008
Julio Jones' Social Media Accounts
Instagram: juliojones_11
Twitter: juliojones_11
Julio Jones opted to remove all of his posts related to the Falcons from his social media accounts. He clarified that this move was driven by his desire for a "fresh start" in his social media presence. Also, he has deleted his Instagram account. The reason behind deleting Instagram remains unfolded.
FAQs
A. Julio Jones stands tall at the height of 6 feet 3 inches.
A. Julio Jones weighs 220 lbs.
A. The net worth of Julio Jones is $25 million.
A. Julio Jones was drafted in the 6th overall pick of the first round in 2011 by the Atlanta Falcons.
A. Julio Jones plays with jersey number 11.
