Jacoby Jones, former NFL standout with the Baltimore Ravens and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Convention (SIAC) Corridor of Famer died in his house on Saturday, July 13, Jones had simply turned 40 on July 11.
Particulars of his dying haven’t been confirmed however an official supply from the Baltimore Ravens has confirmed his dying with WJZ, a CBS information affiliate on Sunday morning.
The New Orleans East native got here to Division II HBCU Lane Faculty after a season at Southeastern Louisiana in 2003 and was a direct star within the SIAC, making All-SIAC at large receiver and returner for all 4 years.
His HBCU soccer accolades led to him being chosen by the Houston Texans within the third spherical of the 2007 NFL Draft. He performed for the Texans from 2007 to 2011 earlier than taking part in for the Baltimore Ravens from 2012 to 2014, profitable each a Tremendous Bowl and making the Professional Bowl in 2012.
Jacoby Jones left an indelible mark on the Baltimore Ravens 2012 Tremendous Bowl run. He was on the receiving finish of what’s now often known as the “Mile Excessive Miracle,” a 70-yard landing reception within the last minute of the AFC Divisional recreation in opposition to the Denver Broncos. Jones scored two touchdowns within the Ravens 34-31 win in Tremendous Bowl XLVII. A 108-yard kickoff return landing was the longest return in Tremendous Bowl historical past and the longest in NFL postseason historical past, and a 56-yard landing move.
After his taking part in profession, Jacoby Jones went into teaching, returning to his HBCU roots by turning into the large receivers coach at his alma mater Lane Faculty in 2018. Jones additionally coached at Morgan State College in Baltimore and most just lately spent the final two seasons on the sidelines at Alabama State.
His affect as an individual was felt after information of his passing circulated on-line, with former teammates and present NFL gamers posting tributes to Jones on social media.
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