The Atlanta Falcons took a huge risk by trading away five draft picks in the 2011 and 2012 NFL Drafts in order to draft Julio but the return on that investment has been substantial.
In 2011, former Georgia Bulldog and current Bengals receiver A.J. Green was labeled as the best receiver in the class and was supposed to be the first one drafted. While Green put up some great numbers, Jones really stole the show at 2011 combine.
Let’s all be reminded that Jones participated in the 2011 NFL Draft Combine with a fracture in his foot that required surgery.