Julio Jones was drafted No. 6 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 6 · #6 overall
Julio Jones Alabama Draft
Julio Jones was drafted No. 6 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 166
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 1012nd at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Julio Jones came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 220 lbs
- Hometown
- Foley, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
- Games played
- 166
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1012nd among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9796% of career value
- Final season
- 202312 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Julio Jones.
Georgia · 7× Pro Bowl
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Alabama in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Julio Jones in the 2011 NFL Draft
Julio Jones is a Wide receiver out of Alabama selected No. 6 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2011 NFL Draft. 166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Julio Jones drafted?
Julio Jones was selected No. 6 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/julio-jones.
What college did Julio Jones play for?
Julio Jones played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Julio Jones's NFL career turn out?
166 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/julio-jones.