There are two draft picks former Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff can always hang his hat on: Taking Matt Ryan No. 3 overall out of Boston Colle

On Friday afternoon, now-former wide receiver Julio Jones announced his retirement from the NFL. Jones, of course, spent the bulk of his Hall of Fame-bound career with the Falcons—who selected the University of Alabama standout with the sixth pick of the 2011 draft.

There's little doubt that former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will one day receive induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jones is likely to be remembered as one of the best receivers of his generation.