There are many different things about the NFL that make it great, but perhaps nothing is better than seeing players achieve consistent greatness.
And when it comes to greatness, Atlanta Falcons fans have been witnessing it for the past nine seasons in Julio Jones. Drafted back in 2011, Jones has averaged 88.5 catches, 1,347.2 yards, 6.3 touchdowns and 15.2 yards per reception per season.
It’s not just numbers that make him great, though. Jones’ combination of size, speed, route-running and hands have made him a matchup nightmare for opposing defense for nearly a decade.
Touchdown Wire has been going through each position’s best 11 players and in Mark Schofield’s outside wide receiver rankings, Jones claimed the top spot.
But Jones continues his high level of play to the current day. In what was a down season for the Falcons he still posted absurd numbers, catching 99 passes for 1,394 yards and six touchdowns. Crazier still? Those were actually down a bit from 2018, when he caught 113 passes for 1,677 yards and eight touchdowns. In fact, that was the first season since 2013 where Jones did not haul in 100 passes or crack 1,500 yards receiving. He is the complete package.
While other names may steal the media’s attention from season to season, the consistent greatness of Julio Jones remains unmatched in this league.
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