Julio Jones

Julio Jones is known as an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He is most famous for being a former first round draft choice.

Background and Age

Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones was born on February 8, 1989 in Foley, Alabama. He went to Foley High School, where he played for the school group both as a wide receiver and a defensive end recording remarkable performances. During his junior days, he recorded sixteen touchdowns, with seventy-five passes for 1,306 yards. Aside from football, Julio Jones additionally played basketball and was likewise an astonishing track competitor who rose the 2006-07 'Gatorade T&F Athlete of the Year' award. He was likewise named the state champion high jump, long jump and triple jump champ in 2006 and 2007.

Rivals.com projected him as a 5-star recruit, and he was named the country's #1 Wide Receiver in 2008. Jones would later report his choice to join the Alabama Crimson Tide on ESPNU on National Signing Day.

Relationships

Even in a long NFL career, Jones has been able to keep his private relationships away from the media and public spotlight.

Career and Net Worth

After his junior season in college, he chose to declare himself eligible for the NFL Draft. Regardless of having a messed up bone on his foot, Julio Jones exceeded expectations at the NFL Combine recording the longest long jump and taking the third quickest 40-yard dash position among wide receivers in attendance.

Atlanta Falcons selected Jones as the sixth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, this was subsequent to exchanging 5 draft picks to the Cleveland Browns. He turned into the second wide receiver to be chosen and one of 5 Alabama Crimson Tide players to be chosen in the 2011 NFL Draft. He had an effective rookie year which finished with him being named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for the 2011 season.

In September 2019, the NFL star signed a contract extension with the Falcons. Julio Jones signed a three-year, $66 million contract expansion that locks him with the group through the 2023 season. The deal makes Jones the highest-paid wide recipient in NFL history when the extension kicks in and almost the whole contract will be guaranteed. The 97 percent ensured cash figure is the highest sum for a non-quarterback, outperforming the deal signed by Lions defensive end Trey Flowers who got 74% of his contract guaranteed.