Julio Jones Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriends, Family, Biography & More
Some Lesser Known Facts About Julio Jones
- Does Julio Jones smoke?: Not Known
- Does Julio Jones drink alcohol?: Yes
- Apart from football, Jones was a starter on the basketball team and was a standout track athlete.
- Julio was the state champion in the long jump (24-2 or 7.40m) and triple jump (47-5 or 14.52m) in both 2006 and 2007.
- Julio credits his mother as a most influential person in his life.
- Julio is not his name. Actually, Julio is his nickname. Jones’ full legal name is Quintorris Lopez Jones. The nickname “Julio” comes from his mother’s deceased friend and he told the Press-Register that he’s been called that since the seventh grade.
- In 2008, Julio was listed as the No. 1 wide receiver in the nation.
- During the sophomore year in 2009, Julio helped lead Crimson Tide to an undefeated 14-0 season.
- Julio was drafted sixth overall in 2011 overall NFL draft.
- Julio excelled at the 2011 NFL combine posting the longest long jump and the third fastest 40- yard dash time among receivers despite having a broken bone in his foot.