Several former Alabama players are celebrating the career of former Crimson Tide wide receiver, Julio Jones after he announced his retirement from football on Friday.
Jones was beloved by many around the football world for his exceptional career at both the collegiate and professional levels. His play more than demanded respect, and this was made clear by the post Jones’ former Alabama teammate, Will Lowery, shared.
“As a freshman, we had enough scout team safeties but not enough corners,” Lowery posted. “I played CB for years growing up, so gladly volunteered to fill the need,” Lowry posted. “I ended up playing press-man on Julio for 2 years on scout team. If God were to craft the prototype WR physically, he would present Julio Jones. The height, the length, the speed, the hands, the hops, he had every measurable. But he had the mindset and work ethic of a walk on. He came to work and get better every single day. That’s what set him apart. Nothing was going to stop him from greatness. He led by example and made everyone around him better. TRULY one of the greatest to ever strap up and grace the gridiron.”
Jones retires after 13 seasons in the NFL, being recognized by Lowery and many others as one of the most dominant wide receivers the game has ever seen.
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