Julio Jones put together the second-best statistical season of his career in 2018, and he has been rewarded for his efforts by being named a second team All-Pro by the Associated Press.
Jones was the NFL's leading receiver in 2018, catching 113 passes for 1,677 yards and eight touchdowns, all of which are the second-highest totals of his eight-year career.
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This is the fourth time Jones has been named an All-Pro by the AP; he's twice been on the first team and twice been on the second team.
The AP's first team All-Pro receivers for 2018 were the Saints' Michael Thomas and the Texans' Deandre Hopkins. Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill was named a first team All-Pro at the "flex" position. Below are each receiver's statistics for 2018 compared with Jones'.
Player | Receptions | Receiving yards | Yards per catch | Receiving touchdowns |
---|---|---|---|---|
Julio Jones | 113 | 1,677 | 14.8 | 8 |
Michael Thomas | 125 | 1,405 | 11.2 | 9 |
Deandre Hopkins | 115 | 1,572 | 13.7 | 11 |
Tyreek Hill | 87 | 1,479 | 17.0 | 12 |
Jones was the only Falcons player named an All-Pro by the AP in 2018. To see the entire first and second All-Pro teams, click here.