Jacoby Jones, the vibrant and unforgettable Baltimore Ravens star renowned for his “Mile High Miracle” and infectious personality, died at the age of 40.
The reason of his death has not yet been revealed.
“Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he met. His charisma, joy, and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day,” the Ravens said in a heartfelt statement on Sunday.
His name became etched in NFL history during the Ravens’ 2012 Super Bowl run, where he scored 3 dramatic postseason touchdowns.
The most Iconic moment of Jones’ career, dubbed the “Mile High Miracle,” came during an AFC divisional playoff game in January 2013.
With just 31 seconds remaining and the Ravens trailing the Denver Broncos 35-28, Jacoby caught a high-arcing 70-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Flacco, tying the game and securing his place in NFL lore.
“When I ran in the end zone, it was quiet. You heard rat piss on cotton,” Jones humorously recalled to ESPN on the play’s Ten-year anniversary. “I’m like, this ain’t real.”