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Julio Jones: Most productive wide receiver on per snap basis in NFL

2011, Round 1, Pick 6: Julio Jones, wide receiver, is a five-time Pro Bowl selection, starting in 94 games for the Falcons. What happened next? In 2015, Jones signed a five-year, $71.5 million extension with the Falcons. He set the Falcons' single season record for receiving yards (1,871) that season.

Credit: Bob Andres

Credit: Bob Andres

2011, Round 1, Pick 6: Julio Jones, wide receiver, is a five-time Pro Bowl selection, starting in 94 games for the Falcons. What happened next? In 2015, Jones signed a five-year, $71.5 million extension with the Falcons. He set the Falcons' single season record for receiving yards (1,871) that season.
By Maghen Moore
May 9, 2018

According to Pro Football Focus, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is the most productive wide receiver in the league on a per snap basis.

On average, Jones recorded an average of 3.08 yards per route run in 2017.

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