Julio Jones is a retired American professional football player who has an estimated net worth of $50 million. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of his generation, Jones spent most of his career with the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League.
After leaving Atlanta, he played short stints with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles before officially announcing his retirement in April 2025. Jones signed a one-day contract with the Atlanta Falcons to retire with the franchise where he built his Hall-of-Fame-caliber career.
| Julio Jones Net Worth | $50 Million |
| Date of Birth | February 8, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Foley, United States |
Julio Jones Salary
During his 13-season NFL career, Julio Jones earned approximately $149 million in NFL salary alone, not including endorsement deals.
One of his most notable contracts came in September 2019, when he signed a three-year $66 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons. The deal included:
- $25 million signing bonus
- Fully guaranteed salary
- One of the largest guaranteed contracts ever for a wide receiver
Between June 2019 and June 2020, Jones earned roughly $40 million from salary and endorsements, making him one of the highest-paid athletes during that period.
Earlier in his career, he signed:
- A four-year $16.2 million rookie contract with the Falcons in 2011
- A $71 million contract extension in 2014, with $47 million guaranteed
Early Life
Julio Jones was born Quintorris Lopez Jones Jr. on February 8, 1989, in Foley, United States.
His father left the family when he was five years old, leaving Jones and his brother to be raised by their mother, Queen Marvin. Despite the challenges, he excelled in athletics while attending Foley High School.
During his junior year of high school football, he recorded:
- 75 receptions
- 1,306 receiving yards
- 16 touchdowns
Jones was also a standout track and field athlete, winning Alabama state championships in the long jump and triple jump in 2006 and 2007, as well as the high jump in the 2007 indoor season.
College Football Career
Jones committed to the University of Alabama, where he played for the Alabama Crimson Tide football.

As a freshman in 2008, he became the first true freshman wide receiver to start a season opener for Alabama. He quickly became one of the team’s most popular players and top offensive threats.
Some of his early highlights included:
- 94 receiving yards against the Georgia Bulldogs football
- His first 100-yard game against the Tennessee Volunteers football
- 128 receiving yards against the LSU Tigers football
Jones finished his freshman season with 58 receptions for 924 yards and four touchdowns.
In 2009, he helped Alabama achieve a 12-0 regular season and win the SEC Championship against the Florida Gators football. The team later defeated the Texas Longhorns football 37-21 to win the BCS National Championship.
Jones concluded his college career in 2010, finishing with a school record 78 receptions and 1,133 receiving yards in his final season.
Atlanta Falcons Career (2011–2020)
Jones entered the 2011 NFL Draft and was selected sixth overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
In his rookie season, he recorded:
- 54 receptions
- 959 receiving yards
- Eight touchdowns, leading all rookies in receiving touchdowns
His career quickly accelerated, and by 2015 he set multiple franchise records, including:
- 136 receptions in a season
- 1,871 receiving yards, an Atlanta Falcons record
In 2016, Jones delivered one of the most memorable performances of his career by recording over 300 receiving yards in a single game, becoming only the sixth player in NFL history to achieve the feat.
That season, the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they ultimately lost to the New England Patriots after the largest comeback in Super Bowl history.
Later Career
Jones was traded to the Tennessee Titans in 2021, but injuries limited his playing time that season.
In 2022, he signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing alongside legendary quarterback Tom Brady.
He later joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, primarily serving as a veteran depth option.
Career Statistics
Over his 13-year NFL career, Julio Jones recorded:
- 922 receptions
- 13,629 receiving yards
- 64 touchdowns
At the time of his retirement, he ranked 16th on the NFL’s all-time receiving yards list and held the record for highest average receiving yards per game in NFL history (91.9).
He also became the fastest wide receiver in NFL history to reach 10,000 receiving yards, accomplishing the milestone in just 104 games.
Jones earned seven Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro honors, and he was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant receivers of his era.
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