McAfee added: “Jacoby Jones was an absolute legend. He was beloved by literally everybody he met and lit up every room he walked into.”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also released a statement, which read: “I loved Jacoby Jones. We all did. 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.”
Prayers up for the family, friends and loved ones of Baltimore Ravens Legend and Super Bowl Champion Jacoby Jones who passed away at the age of 40. He was a triple threat. Funny, fast and could dance. He will be missed and was taken from us way too soon. pic.twitter.com/ndBGXhwFCS
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 14, 2024
In 2018, Jacoby began his coaching career as the wide receivers coach at Lane College. He later coached the tight ends at Morgan State and the receivers at Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore. In 2022, he advanced to become the receivers coach at Alabama State.
Jacoby died just three days after his 40th birthday.
UPDATE: A month after his passing, the New Orleans coroner’s office revealed that the NFL star died from a heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure, The Daily Beast reports. His death was listed as natural.