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Atlanta Falcons: Top 5 Wide Receivers of All Time

By Andy Hendricks

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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#3. Andre Rison

Career Stats and Accolades in Atlanta:

  • 5,633 Receiving Yards
  • 56 Receiving Touchdowns
  • 4× Pro Bowl (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993)
  • NFL Receiving Touchdown Leader (1993)

Arriving in Atlanta in 1990, Andre Rison wasted no time lighting up defenses. He would play with the Falcons until 1994, starting 73 games. While he was only with Atlanta for five seasons, Rison still made his mark felt, earning AP First Team All-Pro Honors in 1990 and AP Second Team All-Pro Honors in 1991, 1992, and 1993.

(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) /

#2. Julio Jones

Career Stats and Accolades in Atlanta:

  • 7,610 Receiving Yards
  • 40 Receiving Touchdowns
  • 4× Pro Bowl (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016)
  • NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2015)
  • 2nd Most Receiving Yards in a Single Season (2015)
  • 6th Most Receiving Yards in a Single Game (Week 4, 2016)

Considered one of the most dominant receivers in the NFL, Julio Jones will likely retire as the best Atlanta Falcons receiver of all time. He was drafted by the Falcons in 2011, and has since started 78 games for the Falcons. Jones is a freakish combination of strength and speed, and his best years might still be before him.

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