Julio Jones's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2025

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: Falcons Receiving Tandem

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.

2002: Mention of Marvin Harrison's 2002 Season

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.

2009: National Championship

In 2009, Julio Jones won a national championship while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

2010: BCS National Championship

In 2010, Julio Jones and the Crimson Tide won the BCS National Championship against the Texas Longhorns.

2012: Mention of Calvin Johnson's 2012 Season

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.

2012: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2012, Julio Jones recorded 1,198 receiving yards and ten touchdowns and was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2012: Successful 2012 Regular Season

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.

2013: Selected for the 2013 Pro Bowl

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.

2014: Consecutive Pro Bowl Selection

From 2014, Julio Jones was invited to six consecutive Pro Bowls.

2015: Ranked 13th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2015

Julio Jones was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 after the 2014 season.

2016: All-Pro Selection and Super Bowl Appearance

In 2016, Julio Jones garnered another All-Pro selection and helped to lead the Falcons to Super Bowl LI.

2016: Record-Breaking Performance and Super Bowl LI Appearance

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.

2016: Ranked eighth on NFL Top 100 Players of 2016

Julio Jones was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 after the 2015 season.

December 19, 2017: Named to Fifth Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Julio Jones was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.

2017: Ranked third on NFL Top 100 Players of 2017

Julio Jones was ranked third by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 and was the highest-ranked wide receiver.

November 11, 2018: Fastest to 10,000 Receiving Yards

On November 11, 2018, Julio Jones became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 career receiving yards.

December 18, 2018: Named to Sixth Pro Bowl

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.

2018: League Leader in Receiving Yards

In 2018, Julio Jones led the league again in receiving yards.

2018: Ranked fourth on NFL Top 100 Players of 2018

Julio Jones was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 after the 2017 season.

September 15, 2019: Falcons All-Time Receiving Yards Leader

On September 15, 2019, Julio Jones became the all-time career receiving yards leader for the Falcons.

2019: Mention of Michael Thomas's 2019 Season

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.

2019: Ranked ninth on NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

Julio Jones was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 after the 2018 season.

2019: End of Consecutive Pro Bowl Selection

Julio Jones's six consecutive Pro Bowl streak ended in 2019.

October 5, 2020: Falcons All-Time Career Receptions Leader

On October 5, 2020, Julio Jones became the all-time career receptions leader for the Falcons.

2021: Mention of Cooper Kupp's 2021 Season

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.