Julio Jones

Julio Jones

35-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
This past season was one in which Jones struggled with nagging knee issues and totaled 24 receptions for a career-low 299 yards and two touchdowns on 42 targets across 10 games for the Buccaneers, his third team in as many years. At 34 years old and coming off back-to-back subpar fantasy campaigns, Jones, who was once an elite option at wide receiver, now is at the stage of his career where he can provide an experienced complementary option for his next team, provided he can avoid injuries. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract with the Eagles in November of 2023.
Concussed in possible final game
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Concussion
January 17, 2024
Jones caught all three of his targets for 22 yards in the Eagles' 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers on Monday in the wild-card round before exiting with a concussion.
ANALYSIS
Jones joined the Eagles in October, with Philadelphia marking the fourth stop of his illustrious career. He proceeded to hold a small role while appearing in each of the Eagles' final 11 games of the regular season, compiling 11 catches for 74 yards and three touchdowns on 19 targets. Two of those touchdowns came in the penultimate game of the regular season, as Jones -- who will turn 35 years old in February -- turned back the clock in a loss to the Cardinals. If the playoff loss at Tampa Bay proves to be his final NFL game, it will be a sour note to go out on, but Jones could have a hard time making a roster even if he wanted to continue his career in light of his modest production in 2023.
Read More News
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do Julio Jones' 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
17.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.83
 
% Team Air Yards
4.2%
 
% Team Targets
3.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
57.9%
 
Drop Rate
5.3%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.5
 
% Targeted On Route
13.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.52
 
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2023 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2022 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2021 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2020 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2019 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2018 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2017 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
2016 NFL Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
Standard
PPR
Half PPR
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Loading Game Log...
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Julio Jones lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Julio Jones Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Julio Jones' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.34 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.25 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.66 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.5 in
 
Broad Jump
135 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
33.75 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Julio Jones See More
Target Breakdown: 2023 WR Season Review & 2024 PPR Rankings
50 days ago
Puka Nacua was the leader of a 2023 rookie class that outperformed expectations, setting the table for a 2024 class that comes with far more hype thanks to mega prospects Marvin Harrison and Malik Nabers.
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes and Air Yards from the Wild Card Round
72 days ago
Aaron Jones worked in timeshares for most of the season but is now dominating Green Bay's backfield touches with everything on the line.
Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Betting Odds, Picks, and Predictions, Super Wild Card Weekend
73 days ago
Juan Carlos Blanco reveals the NFL Betting Odds, Picks and Predictions for Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Wild Card Weekend
Monday Night Football DFS Breakdown: Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia
73 days ago
Fair or not, all the pressure is on Jalen Hurts as the Eagles try to stop their slide in Tampa Bay.
FanDuel NFL: Sunday-Monday Wild-Card Breakdown
75 days ago
Dan Marcus analyzes the Sunday-Monday FanDuel contest as it's worth paying down for Jordan Love.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Jones showed a few flashes of his peak form while with the Titans last season, but hamstring injuries defined his campaign, as the wideout missed seven full contests and parts of many others. He also missed seven games in his final year in Atlanta in 2020, but he at least averaged 85.7 receiving yards per game there, whereas last season he sunk to 43.4. He did close out 2021 with a pair of relatively healthy performances, with a 5-58-1 receiving line Week 18 at Houston and a 6-62-0 effort in Tennessee's playoff loss to Cincinnati. It took until late July, but Jones ended up signing a one-year contract with the Buccaneers and the team's WR group suddenly looks much better, with a future Hall of Famer joining Mike Evans, Chris Godwin -- who is bouncing back from a knee injury -- and Russell Gage. Jones' volume in that context is TBD, but if he meshes well with QB Tom Brady he could enjoy a fantasy resurgence in 2022.
Arguably a top-5 all-time NFL wideout, Jones (hamstring) missed more than two games last year for the first time since 2013. For a 32-year-old, 220-pound receiver with 1,320 career targets, health is the biggest question. The news from 2020 wasn't all bad, though. Jones averaged 15.1 YPC and a huge 11.3 yards per target (first among non-PED-using receivers with 60 or more targets). He also made plenty of big plays — 16 catches of 20-plus yards in only nine games. Jones once again had an end-zone allergy — only three TDs — but that's par for the course, not a sign of decline. In short, when he was on the field there was no real slippage in his skills. This year, he’ll take those skills to Tennessee after he was traded in June. While Jones is going from a pass-heavy team in Atlanta to a run-heavy team in Tennessee, the Titans do not have any established pass-catchers other than A.J. Brown, with whom Jones will form one of the league’s best WR tandems. WR Corey Davis (92 targets) and TE Jonnu Smith (65) exited in free agency, leaving behind 157 targets. Jones should see a large portion of those from quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who has the arm to find Jones downfield. A better offense than what he had in Atlanta could give Jones more red-zone opportunities too. Most of all, Jones needs to stay healthy this season.
One of the greatest receivers in NFL history, Jones might be past his prime, but not by much. Last year he caught 99 passes, 21 of which went for 20-plus yards (T-3rd) en route to 1,394 receiving yards (2nd) in 15 games, but his usually elite per-play averages took a dip - 8.9 YPT (11th among the league's 30 100-target WR), 14.1 YPC (10th) and only three catches of 40-plus. Jones' odd issue with catching touchdowns resurfaced, after he scored seven during the second half of 2018 and four more in the first three games of last year. He had a two-TD game Week 15 against the Niners but otherwise did not score from Weeks 4-17. In his defense, he received only three inside-the-10 targets and zero inside-the-5 chances over that span - other than in the 49ers game where he had two from inside the 5, converting both. For whatever reason, the Falcons don't look to Jones near the goal line that often, and at 31, he's less likely to provide distance scoring. At 6-3, 220, and running a 4.39 40 at the 2011 combine, Jones is one of the NFL's all-time size/speed freaks. He's probably not as fast as he once was, but he's still an excellent route runner with reliable hands, and it doesn't hurt that he's played with the same competent quarterback for his entire career. Once an injury risk, Jones has missed only four games since 2013. With Mohamed Sanu no longer in the fold and Austin Hooper leaving in free agency, there's no reason to think Jones' target share should diminish much in 2020. Third-year man Calvin Ridley is the only other mouth to feed, and there's plenty to go around in the Falcons' pass-happy offense.
Even in his age-29 season, Jones was arguably still the best receiver in the NFL. He led the league with 170 targets and 1,677 yards, the 12th most in NFL history. He had 10 100-yard games and averaged 14.8 YPC (6th) and 9.9 YPT (5th). Oddly, Jones' touchdown drought - only 25 TDs on his last 703 targets heading into 2018 - continued for seven games last year with another 81 targets and not a single TD. But Jones scored eight times over the season's final nine games, debunking the idea that he's not a capable red-zone presence. At 6-3, 220, and having run a blistering 4.39 40 at the 2011 combine, Jones has long been one of the position's athletic freaks, and his speed and explosiveness seem largely intact. Although he had only two catches of 40-plus yards, the fewest in his career, he had 24 catches of 20-plus yards (3rd) and maintained his stellar per-play efficiency. Jones turned 30 in February, but he's played all 32 games the last two years and has missed only two games over his last four. Last year's first-round pick, Calvin Ridley, seems to be a good complement for Jones, and even with Ridley seeing 92 targets, and Mohamed Sanu 94, Jones still paced the NFL in opportunities. Bottom line, with a healthy and competent quarterback and an offense built around him, Jones has as high a floor as any receiver in the league.
By most measures Jones is an inner-circle-Hall-of-Fame-level receiver - more than 9.0 YPT every year of his career, four straight 1,400-yard seasons and big performances in the playoffs and Super Bowl. But one thing's missing: the touchdowns. After scoring 18 TDs on 224 targets his first two seasons, Jones has 25 over his last five years and 703 targets. That's less than one TD for every 28 targets, when league average last year was one every 23, and that includes RBs who rarely catch touchdowns relative to WRs and TEs. Last year was the nadir as Jones found paydirt just three times on 148 targets - 19 of which occurred in the red zone, including 11 inside the 10-yard line. At 6-3, 220, and with 4.34 speed, Jones is the prototype No. 1 NFL receiver and red-zone target, so the lack of scoring - persisting despite three offensive play callers - is particularly odd. Maybe Matt Ryan, the common denominator, just isn't good at connecting with Jones in the end zone for some reason. Whatever the cause, at this point, it's simply something we need to price in. Last year, Jones' 9.8 YPT placed him third among the 27 100-target WR, and his 16.4 YPC was fifth. Accordingly, there's no reason to think the 29-year-old has lost a step, and given his considerable physical skills, we might not notice even if he did. The Falcons drafted Calvin Ridley with the 26th overall pick in April, but Ridley's targets will come at Mohamed Sanu and Justin Hardy's expense, not Jones'.
After seeing an ungodly 203 targets in 2015, Jones got only 129 looks in 14 games last season. But in the league's most efficient offense, Jones made the most of them, ranking first among the NFL's 41 100-target receivers with 10.7 YPT and second with 17.0 YPC. As a result, he finished second in yards (1,409) despite the two missed contests. Per usual, Jones was a red-zone afterthought (only 10 targets), and he scored only six times, oddly par for the course for a 6-3, 220-pound, Hall-of-Fame-level WR who has scored 10 TDs only once. The Falcons rarely look his way when they get close. Despite the low volume, Jones was second in catches of 20-plus (27) -- his 4.34 40 speed apparently still intact more than half a decade after it was tested at the Combine -- and had five catches of 40-plus (T-8th). The Falcons added no weapons of note this offseason, so Jones will reprise his role as the team's unquestioned top target. But at age 28, and prone to nagging injuries, including a surgically repaired toe from which he's still recovering at press time, he comes with more injury risk than the other top options. But with durable and reliable Matt Ryan under center, Jones has very little performance risk -- even with offensive mastermind Kyle Shanahan leaving for San Francisco. In fact, it's possible Jones could even see more red-zone looks this season.
Would it kill Julio Jones to score a touchdown? How else can one explain a meager 14 TDs over his last 366 targets spanning 31 games? And Jones isn't some small, quick possession receiver who isn't used in the red zone. He's 6-3, 220, and ran a 4.34 40 at the Combine. Jones' 22 RZ targets ranked sixth last year, and his 11 targets inside the 10 tied for seventh. One would expect his TDs to regress positively to double-digits, but that's only happened once in his five-year career. Either way, Jones is one of the game's elite WR - his 136 catches tied Antonio Brown for second all time, and his 1,871 yards were also second all time, behind only Calvin Johnson's best season. Put differently, peak Jerry Rice never caught as many passes or amassed as many yards in a season asJones did last year. Jones was also efficient - his 9.2 YPT ranked eighth among the league's 32 100-target WR, and he sustained this as the telegraphed top target, receiving a league-leading 203 looks. Nonetheless, Jones didn't make many big plays. In addition to just eight TDs, he had only five catches of 40-plus yards (T-14th). Expect more of the same in 2016. The Falcons don't have anyone who poses a threat to Jones' targets - Mohamed Sanu, Jacob Tamme, Justin Hardy and Devonta Freeman are merely complementary options.
Jones finished third in the league in receiving yards but likely would have been first had a hip injury not cost him a game against the Steelers' generous pass defense late in the year. In fact, but for the injury, Jones might have challenged the record for receiving yards in a game — he had 259 against the Packers when he was sidelined in the fourth quarter. Impressive per-game yardage and catch totals aside, Jones scored only six touchdowns, thanks to a paltry 12 red-zone targets, tying him for 38th with players like Doug Baldwin and Robert Woods. At 6-3, 220, Jones has excellent red-zone size, and not much competition for work in the area, now that Tony Gonzalez is retired and Roddy White (14 red-zone looks) is on the downside of his career. Expect Jones' red-zone work to increase toward the 20 targets he had in 2012 (he missed most of 2013 with a foot injury) and his touchdown totals to spike accordingly. Unlike most No. 1 receivers, Jones doesn't merely combine plus size with adequate speed, but he actually ran a blistering 4.34 40 at the NFL Combine a few years ago. That puts him in a class with Calvin Johnson as one of the league's rare freak athletes. As such, Jones is liable to make more big plays than your typical star wideout — he led the league with 31 catches of 20-plus yards and averaged 9.8 YPT (sixth among the league's 41 100-target WR). At press time, Jones is healthy, and the Falcons did little to boost their receiving depth this offseason. While last year's pass-friendly offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter could be missed, his replacement, Kyle Shanahan, also favored a pass-heavy attack during his stops in Houston and Washington. As such, expect another big workload for Jones, only with more red-zone targets.
With so many big seasons by the league’s top wideouts, it’s easy to forget Jones was atop the receiving-yardage board when he fractured his foot in Week 5. In fact, in five games, he either had a touchdown or 99 yards in every one. At 6-3, 220 and with 4.34 speed, Jones is arguably the league’s most athletic receiver besides Calvin Johnson, and like Johnson can operate from long range and in the red zone. In fact, Jones had three catches of 40-plus in just five games, a pace that would have put him among the league leaders. Even better, Jones had seven inside-the-10 looks in those five games, a pace that would have dwarfed league-leader Dez Bryant’s 16 in a full season. Of course, Jones was playing alongside a gimpy Roddy White who would have taken at least a couple of those goal-line opportunities were he at full strength. But White will turn 33 in November, so it’s likely Jones’ role will grow relative to White’s in any event. Throw in Tony Gonzalez’s retirement, and Jones – long one of the league’s most efficient wideouts – could also become one of its most heavily targeted. Jones had surgery in October, but is working with the team’s training staff and expected to return sometime in training camp.
If it weren't for Roddy White's established rapport with Matt Ryan and track record of durability, Jones would have a strong case to be the No. 2 receiver on the board. As it stands, Jones is one of the best per-play receivers in the league, averaging 9.3 YPT (9th) last year, and despite being just 19th in targets (129) tied for 11th with 17 catches of 20-plus and ninth with five catches of 40 or more yards. At 6-3, 220, and having run a 4.34 40 at the NFL Combine, Jones is a rare combination of size and speed, possibly the most physically gifted wideout this side of Calvin Johnson. But with White (143 targets) and Tony Gonzalez (124 targets) set to return, and Steven Jackson likely to see his share of touches near the goal line, Jones' ceiling is lower than that of the other elite options on the board.
While Roddy White made his living on volume, Jones was the team’s big-play weapon. Jones averaged a whopping 17.8 YPC (4th among 90-target WR) and 10.1 YPT (7th) and had six catches of 40-plus yards (tied for 7th) in just 13 games. At 6-3, 220, and having run a 4.34 40 at the NFL Combine, Jones is a rare combination of size and speed arguably surpassed only by Calvin Johnson. Jones scored eight TDs despite seeing almost no work inside the red zone – just seven targets, only one of which was from inside the 10. If that keeps up, it’s likely he could approach double-digit scores solely from long distance. But if the Falcons take advantage of Jones’ size from in close, he could find himself among the league leaders. Jones should improve in Year 2, and his rapport with quarterback Matt Ryan should only get better. But as long as White is Ryan’s first read, and Tony Gonzalez (21 targets) and Michael Turner (60 rushes) are the team’s top options in the red zone, Jones’ ceiling will be capped.
Most rookie receivers don't find themselves in prominent roles off the bat. But given what the Falcons gave up to get Jones – the 27th pick, the 59th pick, the 124th pick and next year's first and fourth rounders – their lack of depth beyond Roddy White and their win-now mentality, the team will do everything in its power to get him involved this year. At 6-3, 220 and having run a 4.34 40 at the NFL Combine, Jones is a tremendous athlete and dangerous in any area of the field. He's got ideal red-zone size, a 38-inch vertical leap and good hands. Jones isn't particularly elusive in the open field, but he's tough to bring down and can get yards after the catch. He might not start right away, and White will still be Matt Ryan's first look, but expect Jones to be a factor this year. Jones had surgery to repair a fracture in his foot in March but should be healthy for the start of training camp.
More Fantasy News
Will not return
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Concussion
January 15, 2024
Jones (concussion) won't return to Monday's wild-card game versus the Eagles, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Evaluated for concussion
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Head
January 15, 2024
Jones exited Monday's matchup with the Buccaneers to be evaluated for a concussion, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Adds two receptions in Week 18
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 8, 2024
Jones caught two passes for 13 yards in Sunday's loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Checks in with two TD catches
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 31, 2023
Jones had two receptions on as many targets for 34 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
One catch on Christmas
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 26, 2023
Jones caught one of four targets for five yards in Monday's 33-25 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.