Julio Jones Becomes NFL's <br />Highest-Paid Wide Receiver The Falcons will keep their star wide receiver in Atlanta through 2023.<br /> The three-year, $66 million extension includes <br />$64 million due at signing.<br /> The $66 million in guaranteed money makes <br />Jones the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.<br /> Julio Jones, via statement Jones was selected by the Falcons with the <br />No. 6 overall selection of the 2011 NFL Draft.<br /> Jones reached 10,000 receiving yards in just <br />103 games, the fastest in NFL history.<br /> The six-time Pro Bowler has five straight seasons with at least 80 catches and 1,400 receiving yards.<br /> Jones' 96.7 receiving yards per game <br />ranks No. 1 in NFL history.
