Falcons Flashback: Watch the moment Julio Jones was drafted by the Falcons

Since being drafted sixth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, Julio Jones has racked up 9,054 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns.

Before his seven seasons in the NFL, Jones spent three seasons at Alabama from 2008-2010 where he totaled 2,653 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns.

Below is the moment the Falcons pulled a trade and Jones’ name is called in the 2011 NFL Draft.

The 2018 NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. Thursday and can be watched on ESPN, ESPN2 and the NFL Network.

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