A closer look at the biggest achievements of Julio Jones. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Julio Jones is an American professional football wide receiver renowned for his achievements in the 2010s. He played college football at the University of Alabama, winning a national championship in 2009. Jones was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft and is considered among the best wide receivers of his era.
In 1998, Tony Martin and Terance Mathis achieved a 1,000-yard receiving tandem for the Falcons, a feat that Jones and Roddy White later replicated in 2012.
In 2002, Marvin Harrison recorded 143 receptions for the Indianapolis Colts, surpassing Julio Jones's 2015 record for the Falcons, to become the fourth-highest in NFL history.
In 2009, Julio Jones won a national championship while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
In 2010, Julio Jones and the Crimson Tide won the BCS National Championship against the Texas Longhorns.
In 2012, Calvin Johnson recorded 1,964 receiving yards for the Detroit Lions, surpassing Julio Jones's 2015 record for the Falcons, to become the second-highest in NFL history.
In 2012, Julio Jones recorded 1,198 receiving yards and ten touchdowns and was named to his first Pro Bowl.
In the 2012 regular season, Jones recorded 79 receptions for 1,198 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, marking his first season exceeding 1,000 receiving yards and setting a career high in single-season touchdown receptions.
In 2013, Julio Jones was selected for the Pro Bowl, marking his first Pro Bowl nomination. He and Roddy White were the first 1,000-yard receiving tandem for the Falcons since 1998. He was also ranked 26th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.
From 2014, Julio Jones was invited to six consecutive Pro Bowls.
In 2014, Julio Jones led the Falcons in receiving yards and made his second Pro Bowl, developing a deep chemistry with quarterback Matt Ryan.
Julio Jones was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 after the 2014 season.
In 2016, Julio Jones garnered another All-Pro selection and helped to lead the Falcons to Super Bowl LI.
In the 2016 season, Jones had a record-breaking performance against the Panthers, and made it to Super Bowl LI, where despite an "iconic catch", the Falcons lost to the Patriots in overtime.
Julio Jones was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 after the 2015 season.
On December 19, 2017, Julio Jones was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.
Julio Jones was ranked third by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 and was the highest-ranked wide receiver.
On November 11, 2018, Julio Jones became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 career receiving yards.
On December 18, 2018, Julio Jones was named to his sixth Pro Bowl, though he later declined due to injury. He was also named to the second-team All-Pro after the season.
In 2018, Julio Jones led the league again in receiving yards.
Julio Jones was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 after the 2017 season.
On September 15, 2019, Julio Jones became the all-time career receiving yards leader for the Falcons.
In 2019, Michael Thomas recorded 149 receptions for the New Orleans Saints, surpassing Julio Jones's 2015 record for the Falcons, to become the highest in NFL history.
Julio Jones was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 after the 2018 season.
Julio Jones's six consecutive Pro Bowl streak ended in 2019.
On October 5, 2020, Julio Jones became the all-time career receptions leader for the Falcons.
In 2021, Cooper Kupp achieved 1,947 receiving yards, surpassing Julio Jones's 2015 record for the Falcons, to become the third-highest in NFL history.