Julio Jones was born on February 8, 1989, in Foley, Alabama, USA. Of African-American descent and American nationality, Jones displayed athletic talent from a young age. He excelled in multiple sports, particularly track and field and basketball, before focusing on football where he would later gain national attention.
Jones attended Foley High School in Alabama, where he was soon recruited by the football coach to join the school's team as a wide receiver. During his first year, he recorded an impressive 75 receptions for 1,306 yards, quickly establishing a reputation for his speed and agility on the field.
In addition to football, Jones was a standout in track and field. He posted a vertical jump of 38.6 inches, one of the best performances at the district level. In 2007, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds. His long jump record of 7.40 meters earned him the state championship title in Alabama for two consecutive years, starting in 2006. Jones also contributed significantly to his school's basketball team.
Jones enrolled at the University of Alabama and joined the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. As a freshman, he became the first true freshman wide receiver to start under head coach Nick Saban. His impact was immediate, and he was later included in the All-SEC Freshman Team. Over three years with the Crimson Tide, Jones recorded 179 receptions for 2,653 yards, emerging as one of college football's top wide receivers. His consistent performance and leadership often earned him the role of team captain.
| Birth Date: | 8 Feb, 1989 |
| Age: | 31 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Foley |
| Education: | Foley High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
