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Darius Slay on Julio Jones: ‘Best in the league’

Falcons' Julio Jones reacts to a play during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta.

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Falcons' Julio Jones reacts to a play during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta.
By Maghen Moore
June 28, 2018

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay gave high praise of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones for the NFL Top 100.

“Best in the league,” Slay said of Jones. Jones’ teammate Keanu Neal and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin Jr. also gave Jones high praise.

Jones landed at No. 4 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018. He was the second-highest ranked wide receiver on the list, falling behind Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.

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