ExtremeRavens Posted July 14 Posted July 14 Jacoby Jones, a former Ravens wide receiver and the star of Super Bowl 47, has died, the team said early Sunday. He was 40. A cause of death has not been announced. “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. “Jacoby will long be remembered not just for his success on the football field, but for the lasting personal connections he made with countless people in the Ravens organization, Baltimore community and every area he called home.” A native of Louisiana, Jones played the Ravens for just three seasons, from 2012 to 2014, but left an indelible mark on the franchise with his performance in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. He had a 56-yard touchdown catch and a Super Bowl record 108-yard kickoff return for a score to open the second half that helped propel Baltimore to the 34-31 victory over the San Fransisco 49ers. He also had a 70-yard game-tying touchdown catch in the waning seconds of regulation in the Ravens’ AFC divisional round playoff game that season against the Denver Broncos, dubbed the “Mile High Miracle,” that Baltimore went on to win in double overtime. It was voted the greatest moment in team history for the NFL’s 100th anniversary in 2019. “I loved Jacoby Jones. We all did,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. “His spirit, enthusiasm and love for people were powerful. He was a light. He was the cherished son of his loving mom, Ms. Emily. They were so close. He was a man of faith. “My favorite football play was when Jacoby was talking to his mom in the end zone, just before a late-game kickoff return against the Vikings in a snowstorm shootout. Jacoby then raced to catch the ball and run it back for a touchdown. My favorite Jacoby personal moment was every time I saw his smiling face full of Joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus.” Former Ravens star Jacoby Jones remembered by teammates: ‘You were 1 of 1!’ Jones, who played at Lane College and was a third-round draft pick of the Houston Texans in 2007, spent nine seasons in the NFL and also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and then-San Diego Chargers following his time in Baltimore. In September 2017, Jones signed a one-day contract with the Ravens so he could retire as a member of the franchise. Jones holds the Ravems record for most career kickoff return touchdowns (four), most kickoff return touchdowns in a single season (two) and longest kickoff return in team history, having also returned two more for 108 yards against the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. An All-Pro returner and Pro Bowl selection in 2012, he finished his career with 203 catches, 2,733 yards and 125 touchdowns. He also had 4,940 yards and five touchdowns as a kick returner and 2,688 yards and four scores as a punt returner. This article will be updated. Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun photoIn the Ravens' 34-31 win against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones opened the third quarter with an NFL-record 108-yard kick return for a touchdown.Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamIn the Ravens' 34-31 win against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Jacoby Jones opened the third quarter with an NFL-record 108-yard kick return for a touchdown.Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunRavens quarterback Joe Flacco, left, and wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrate after Flacco's rushing touchdown in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns in 2012.Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore SunNew Orleans, LA-- 2/3/13 -- Baltimore Ravens' Jacoby Jones (#12) heads for the end zone on a record setting 108-yd kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxEd Reed and Jacoby Jones celebrate the Ravens' win over the Patriots.Joe Mahoney / APRavens wide receiver Jacoby Jones celebrates as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, in Denver.Mitchell Layton, Getty ImagesRavens wide receiver (and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant) Jacoby Jones threw out the first pitch before the Orioles faced the Red Sox on June 15, 2013.Christopher T. Assaf / Baltimore SunJacoby Jones catches a kickoff from Shane Lechler before running it 105 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders to close the scoring in the Ravens' 55-20 victory Nov. 11, 2012. Jones returned four kickoffs for TDs in the regular season during his three years with the team.Kim Hairston / Baltimore SunBaltimore, Md--8/12/17--Former Ravens wide receiver/returner Jacoby Jones signs autographs during the team's last open practice at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday. Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun.Owings Mills, MD -- 08/03/2012 -- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) calls back at a coach during training practice at the Ravens' athletic complex Friday, Aug 3, 2012. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) [FBN RAVENS TEAM PRACTICE (_D3S3400.JPG)]Denver-CO-1/12/13-sp-p16-ravens-broncos-sweeney---Ravens' Jacoby Jones runs off the field after the game winning field goal. Jones caught the game tying 70 yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco. Baltimore Ravens take on the Denver Broncos in the AFC DIvisional game. Gene Sweeney Jr. Baltimore Sun Staff #7807Owings MIlls,MD--8/11/12--Ravens' #12 Jacoby Jones. Baltimore Ravens football practice at their practice facility in Owings MIlls. Lloyd Fox-Sun Photographer-sp-ravens-camp-0812-p-fox-#1331/12/13--Denver, CO-- sp-p-ravens-broncos-fox, -- Ravens' #12 Jacoby Jones and teammte #82 Torrey Smith celebrates Jones' fourth quarter touchdown to tie the game. Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos NFL football playoffs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Lloyd Fox, Sun Photographer #3467New Orleans, LA-- 2/3/13--sp-4313-super-bowl-fox, --Ravens' Jacoby Jones during pregame warm ups. Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun. #4313DANCING WITH THE STARS - "Episode 1601" -- "Dancing with the Stars" was back with an all-new cast of fresh faces hitting the dance floor. The competition began with the two-hour Season 16 premiere, live, MONDAY, MARCH 18 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Adam Taylor) KARINA SMIRNOFF, JACOBY JONESMatthew Wilson of Pylesville, right, gives Baltimore Ravens player Jacoby Jones a fist bump after getting an autograph at Wednesday night's autograph signing at Buon Gusto in Whiteford.Jacoby Jones opened the second half of Super Bowl XLVII with a 108-yard touchdown return Sunday in New Orleans, tying a Super Bowl record. The score propelled the Ravens to a 28-6 lead over the San Francisco 49ers, who then staged a comeback that fell short after a dramatic defensive stand by Baltimore's secured the title.New Orleans, LA-- 2/3/13 -- Baltimore RavensÕ Jacoby Jones (#12) heads for the endzone on a record setting 108-yd kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half of the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. -- Photo by: Kenneth K. 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