Julio Jones
Professional American Football Player
Born
February 8th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Atlanta Falcons. Achieved significant success with high receiving yards and multiple Pro Bowl selections. Contributed to the Atlanta Falcons reaching Super Bowl LI in 2017. Also played for the Tennessee Titans, continuing to showcase skills and athleticism.
Caught over 800 career passes
Achieved over 12,000 receiving yards
Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times
Part of the Atlanta Falcons team in Super Bowl LI
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