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Julio Jones is the top rated wide receiver in 'Madden NFL 18’

Falcons receiver Julio Jones makes a catch during Wednesday's training camp practice. It was the first live action this summer for the All-Pro receiver, who had foot surgery in the offseason.
Falcons receiver Julio Jones makes a catch during Wednesday's training camp practice. It was the first live action this summer for the All-Pro receiver, who had foot surgery in the offseason.
By Maghen Moore
Aug 9, 2017

Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Julio Jones is the top-rated receiver in Madden NFL 18 the video game.

Jones has an overall rating of 98 and is just ahead of last year's top-rated receiver Antonio Brown (97). Jones' Madden NFL 18 rating breakdown is below:

AWR: 99

SPD: 94

ACC: 92

AGI: 95

STR: 78

Although the Falcons play in a preseason game Thursday against the Miami Dolphins, Julio Jones will not be playing.

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