Before they were Falcons: Receiver Julio Jones

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Before they were Falcons: Receiver Julio Jones

Julio Jones played three seasons at Alabama and caught 179 passes in 40 games. He was drafted by the Falcons after his junior season in 2011.

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 07: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Former Alabama teammates Mark Ingram (L) and Julio Jones look on during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 27: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide tries to break a tackle by Jonathan Evans #35 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 27, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after a long reception against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 10: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide has his reception broken up by Kendrick Lewis #1 and Cassius Vaughn #24 of the Mississippi Rebels during their college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 07: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 24-15 win over the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 07: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes upfield for a 73 yard touchdown against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - AUGUST 30: Wide receiver Julio Jones #8 and defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick #95 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate victory over the Clemson Tigers at the Georgia Dome on August 30, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. Alabama defeated Clemson 34-10. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 24: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 27: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 27, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Neiko Thorpe #15 and Eltoro Freeman #21 of the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown during the Capitol One Bowl against the Michigan State Spartans at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stiffarms Chris Rucker #29 of the Michigan State Spartans during the Capitol One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS - OCTOBER 10: Defenders Kendrick Lewis #1, Marshay Green #8 and Cassius Vaughn #24 of the Mississippi Rebels break up a pass intended for Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 07: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide checks his spot on the offensive line against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 07: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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