JULIO JONES STATS PRO
The following year, Julio scored 10 touchdowns, 79 receptions, and was even selected for the 2013 Pro Bowl. His first NFL touchdown was against the Indianapolis Colts later that year. Jones officially came to terms with the Atlanta Falcons in 2011 after he signed a four year contract that was worth $16.2 million. He later scored the longest long jump and 3rd fastest 40 time dash among receivers, despite a broken bone in his foot.
Soon after, he was invited to the All-Star Football College by ESPN. Jones decided to skip his senior season of college football in pursuit of the NFL Draft. Jones was a key player in the annual Iron Bowl game against their rival Auburn, where he caught 3 very crucial third down passes in just 8 minutes. With 4 catches and 102 yards, he scored the winning touchdown in Alabama's 24-15 win. But during a game against LSU, Jones attained his first 100 yard performance of that season. During his sophomore year, he went into a bit of a sophomore slump. CollegeĪs a generally favorite player for the Crimson Tide, Jones was the first freshman receiver to start in a season opener for the Tide, where Jones scored a 34-10 rout touchdown and caught 4 passes.Ĭombine Jones's 5 passes for 94 yards and a 22 yard touchdown reception against the Georgia Bulldogs, and you see Jones's breakthrough performance. He less notably competed as a sprinter in 2008. Alabama Track & Field athlete of the year. During the all-country selection in 2005, 06, and 07, he was named All-Country selection, and in 2007 he won Mr. Jones was also a standout track athlete, and attained the title of state champion long jumper and triple jumper in 20, and was named the 2006-2007 Gatorade T&F Athlete Of The Year in Alabama. While participating for the High School Under Armour All-American Game at the Boston Rouge Nike Camp, he accomplished a 4.55 second 40-yard dash and an event best with a 38.6 inch vertical jump in May, 2007. As a rookie, Jones received recognition for his 75 caught passes and 16 touchdowns.
Jones played wide receiver for Foley High School in Foley, Alabama from 2004 to 2007. He most notably kicked off his career playing college football for the Crimson Tide, where Jones assisted in leading the Crimson Tide to a 14-0 season and a win in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game, but was later drafted into the Atlanta Falcon's sixth overall in the 2011 draft. Julio Jones, birth name Quintorris Lopez Jones, is a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. Jones also had no trouble showing off his field-stretching capability and ability to pick up yards after the catch on intermediate routes during the non-padded practice, making it an impressive all-around debut that general manager Jason Licht described as "damn good." Jones practiced with the Buccaneers for the first time Thursday and recorded a touchdown pass in goal-line work, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.Īnalysis: The multi-time Pro Bowler wasted no time making his presence felt in a talented offense, connecting with Tom Brady twice during goal-line work, including a leaping grab in the back of the end zone. Julio Jones: Stands out in first practice