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He reportedly died overnight in his sleep at
his Texas home.
Jones is best known for catching the "Mile High Miracle" on Jan.
12, 2013, as well as recording two touchdowns in the Baltimore
Ravens' 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl
XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013.
With his team facing a third-and-30, Jones reeled in a
game-tying 70-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco with 31
seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's AFC
Divisional playoff game against the host Denver Broncos. Justin
Tucker kicked a 47-yard field goal in the second overtime to
fuel the Ravens to a 38-35 victory.
Three weeks later, Jones had a 56-yard touchdown catch in the
second quarter and added a 108-yard kickoff return to begin the
third versus the 49ers. The latter stands as the longest return
in postseason history.
"We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of
Jacoby Jones," the Ravens said in a statement. "Jacoby had the
unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His
charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that
could light up any room or brighten any dark day."
An All-Pro returner and Pro Bowl selection in 2012, Jones had
203 catches for 2,733 yards and 14 touchdowns in 128 career
games (33 starts) with the Houston Texans (2007-11), Ravens
(2012-14), Pittsburgh Steelers (2015) and then-San Diego
Chargers (2015). Jones was selected by the Texans in the third
round of the 2007 NFL Draft out of Lane College.
Former Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt took to social media
to pay tribute to his former teammate.
"Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I've
ever been around. Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent
smile on his face," Watt wrote on Twitter.
"Gone far, far too soon."
More recently, Jones served as the receivers coach at Alabama
State the past two seasons.
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