Social media reacts to Alabama legend Julio Jones announcing retirement from NFL

One of the greatest players to ever come through the Alabama Crimson Tide football program officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, as wide receiver Julio Jones hung up his cleats for the final time.A multi-year starter at Alabama from 2008-10, Jones came to Tuscaloosa as one of the biggest recruits in program history, and went on to leave the Crimson Tide among the most impactful players from the Nick Saban era overall.

This included over 2,500+ receiving yards and 15 touchdowns over his three seasons at Alabama, as well as one national championship with the Crimson Tide in 2009.Jones then went on to be selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons, going on to have a phenomenal 10 seasons in the organization that featured over 12,000+ receiving yards, 60 touchdowns, seven Pro Bowl appearances, and two First Team All-Pro selections.

The former Alabama star also saw time with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles later in his career, playing 13 seasons in all from 2011-23 in which he amassed over 13,000+ receiving yards across 166 games.

Among the greatest to ever do it, not just at Alabama, but in the NFL as well, here is a look at some reactions to the Crimson Tide legend announcing his retirement Friday night.Julio Jones author of one of the greatest catches in NFL history...

that no one talks about.

pic.twitter.com/F9g1rvv2up Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 4, 2025never forget this filthy @juliojones_11 TD pic.twitter.com/a5RH6Eja4b NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2025Julio Jones has announced his retirement after 13 seasons.

pic.twitter.com/zqzAvUvazH NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2025Julio Jet JonesCongratulations on your retirement, @juliojones_11! pic.twitter.com/LxDzsVCENI Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 4, 2025What a career from Julio Jones 7x Pro Bowler 5x All-Pro 13,703 receiving yards 914 receptions 66 TDsNext stop: Canton? pic.twitter.com/lIa7yFdTJH NFL (@NFL) April 4, 2025Julio Jones has announced his retirement from football.One of the best to ever do it @AlabamaFTBLpic.twitter.com/EFECawqPbJ SEC Network (@SECNetwork) April 4, 2025Julio Jones is retiringfastest player to......10,000 rec yds...11,000 rec yds...12,000 rec yds...13,000 rec ydsmost seasons averaging 100 yds/gamemost games with 250+ receiving yardsan absolute legendpic.twitter.com/U1QOb68lT8 Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 4, 2025Julio Jones officially has announced his retirement from the NFL.The former #Falcons WR hold numerous all time NFL titles like:-Most games with 250 WR yards-Fastest to 13,000 WR yards-7X Pro Bowler-2X All-ProNext step: Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/Oped5Fp2Uc Miles Garrett (@MilesGarrettTV) April 4, 2025First met/watched Julio Jones prior to his junior season of HS.

You just knew he was destined for greatness! A player from start to finish! The moment he committed to Alabama ('08) was a monumental moment in the Saban era.

pic.twitter.com/dRLAZNZdSw Andrew Bone (@AndrewJBone) April 4, 2025Julio Jones has announced his retirement: 914 receptions 13,703 receiving yards 66 receiving TDs 7x Pro Bowler 2x 1st Team All-ProOne of the best receivers of his generation calls it a career.pic.twitter.com/L0d5a9808O Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 4, 2025Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones has decided to retire after a 13-season career.

With his retirement, hell be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2030.@NFL | @AtlantaFalcons | @juliojones_11 | @AlabamaFTBLpic.twitter.com/asy5zV6ZYK Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) April 5, 2025BREAKING: Julio Jones has retired from the NFL- SEC Freshman of the Year (2008)- 2x Second-Team All-SEC (2008, 2009)- BCS National Champion (2009)- First-Team All-SEC (2010)- Second-Team All-American (2010)- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2011)- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team...

pic.twitter.com/PVPCRRNfnw Recruits Bama (@RecruitsBama) April 4, 2025Julio Jones retired today after a long legendary football career.Alabama stats: 2,653 Yards 15 TDs 2008 Freshman of the year2009 National Champion2010 1st team All SEC36-5 W/L record NFL stats: 13,703 Yards 66 TDs 5x All pro bowls 2x receiving yard leader pic.twitter.com/LnXVbyD4tY Squidward_Tha_Goat (@SquidThaGoat) April 4, 2025Congrats to Julio Jones on retirement.

The Bryant Museum should put the outfit he wore the day he committed on display! HE was the program-defining recruit of the Nick Saban era! The moment everything changed! pic.twitter.com/B1TRid5MZL AL Recruiting (@AL_Recruiting) April 4, 2025Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Reactions to former Alabama star Julio Jones announcing NFL retirement.

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