DeSean Jackson landed a talented player from the HBCU national champions in his first official weekend as head coach.

Historically Black colleges and universities are leveling up with new coaching hires who bring stardom and NFL playing experience to the sidelines. On Friday, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and eight-time Pro Bowler DeSean Jackson was hired as the new head coach for the Delaware State Hornets.

The DeSean Jackson era of Delaware State football is off and running, by landing a high-profile first recruit. The new head coach and multiple NFL Pro Bowler is adding a past champion from the HBCU realm.

Jackson is finalizing a deal to become the head coach of Delaware State's football program, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Pete Thamel of ESPN. The 38-year-old played 15 years in the NFL, ending his career in 2023 after spending time with six different teams.

DeSean Jackson is set to become the new head coach at Delaware State, Jeff Lightsy Jr. of Victory Formation Media first reported on Thursday. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is the latest former pro to join the HBCU coaching ranks, joining recent Norfolk State hire Michael Vick .

DeSean Jackson is taking a crack at collegiate coaching. Delaware State officially announced the former NFL player as the team's new head football coach

DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick serve as the latest reminders that HBCUs are willing to hire unproven first-time head coaches with NFL ties.

It’s official: former NFL All-Pro DeSean Jackson will be the head coach of Delaware State’s football program. Jackson had an elite football career, including a 15-year NFL career and becoming an All-American wide receiver at the University of California, Berkeley from 2005 to 2007.