Jones returned often to Tuscaloosa during his NFL career to visit with his old coaches and to take advantage of Alabama’s world-class facilities as part of his offseason training. During one such visit, he reminded Saban — and showed a later generation of Crimson Tide players — what made him so special.

Former Alabama football WR Julio Jones has retired from the NFL as a future Hall of Famer, but his pro impact was no greater than his college impact

Former Alabama and Atlanta Falcons legend Julio Jones retired from the NFL on Friday after more than a decade of dominance. Jones made the announcement on socia