Fans are reminiscing about the legacy of the late Baltimore Ravens during the NFL Divisional Round games of the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
Jacoby Rashi’d Jones was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Lane College Dragons before playing for the Texans from 2007 to 2011.
Moreover, Jones played in the NFL for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Later, he played with the Monterrey Steel of the National Arena League in 2017.
Highlights
- Jacoby Jones was an American professional football player who played 8 seasons in the NFL.
- Jones passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 40, due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease from long-term hypertension.
- His mother is Emily Johnson-Jones, and he had a known son named Jacoby Rashi’d Jones Jr.
The former NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones passed away in his sleep at his Houston home on July 14, 2024, at the age of 40.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office determined that the cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and his death was ruled natural.
RIP Jacoby Jones man, that 2012 run was special and changed Ravens football forever. Having your life end at 40 is just crazy to think about, rest up legend🖤💜. pic.twitter.com/pgnqevtpry
— AJ🖤 (@amfrombmore) July 14, 2024
Jones was pivotal to the Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII victory against the San Francisco 49ers. He scored two touchdowns and a 108-yard kickoff return, the most extended play in Super Bowl history.
Prior to his NFL career, he was a standout player at Lane College. He was inducted into the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Hall of Fame on July 11, 2024, just 3, days before his passing.
Jacoby Jones Was Married To His Longtime Sweetheart Tasha And Was The Father Of Three Children
Jacoby Jones was a celebrated American player. Along with his athletic excellence, fans praised Jacoby for his loving nature and family relationships.
He was a loving husband and a proud father of three children: Jacoby Jones Jr., Jaclyn Jones, and Jayla Jones, as per the information from online sources.
The article mentioned that Jacoby’s daughters Jaclyn and Jayla are engaged in volleyball and basketball games in their school. At the same time, his son Jacoby Jr. has followed in his footsteps in football.
A statement on behalf of the Jones family ➡️
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) July 14, 2024
His light, energy & presence will be so missed. We’re thinking of Jacoby’s family and Little Jacoby at this time. @NFLPAFmrPlayers pic.twitter.com/ydPgJPN0Ye
However, the demise statement released in NELPA states that his family includes his mother, Emily, and his son, Little Jacoby. The post writes,
In a statement, The Jones family confirmed that Jacoby passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana. The family, including his mother, Emily, and His Son, Little Jacoby, are together and are asking for your payers, privacy, and support as they navigate through this difficut time.
NFLPA
Moreover, Jacoby Jones’s family is barely on social media. Thus, the exact information about his wife and children is tricky.
Furthermore, in an X (formerly Twitter) post of February 4, 2013, it was written,
Jacoby Jones’ Family!! Girlfriend , son, Mom and sister !
Jennifer Franciotti
The photo featured Jacoby, his girlfriend Tasha, their son, Little Jacoby, his Mother, Emily, and his aunt.
Similarly, on the Instagram account of the Late Jacoby Jones, there are several posts about him and his loving son Jacoby Jr., but barely about his wife, Tasha.
It might be that she is not a social media person, or there might be other unknown reasons.
As an exception, Jacoby Jones’s son’s mother was seen in one of the Instagram posts of his mother Emily Johnson, in which she was cheering Jacoby Jones for his performance in Dancing With The Stars.
Jacoby Jones’s Mother, Emily London-Jones, Retired Student Aid Director In New Orleans
Jacoby Jones was born July 11, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to his father, the late Robert Jones, and his mother, Emily London Jones.
While there is not much information about his father, Robert Jones, it is evident that his godfather, Allen Woods, advised him to chase his passion for football.
Furthermore, Jacoby Jones’s mother, Emily London, was the director of student aid and scholarships at the University of New Orleans and the Xavier University of Louisiana.
Now, Emily retired from her profession, but as a director, she organized a domain called Give Love Xavier, which raised funds and provided scholarships to the students.
In addition, she was a loving mother and an inspiration for dedication and discipline for her son, Jacoby Jones. The late football player often posted about his mother and appreciated her presence.
There were barely any games and public events of Jacoby Jones that his mother, Emily London, had not attended to support and cheer him up.
Additional Information
- Jacoby Jones retired in September 2017. On September 29, 2017, he signed a one-day contract with the Ravens to retire as a team member.
- Jacoby Jones also participated in Dancing with the Stars season 16 in 2013. He partnered with season 13 winner Karina Smirnoff and finished as 2nd runner-up.
- At the time of his demise, Jacoby Jones’s net worth was around $8 million.
