DeSean Jackson talks HBCU coaching job he couldn’t pass up
Delaware State University will hold its first press conference with Coach Jackson on campus at the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the MLK Student Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The post DeSean Jackson talks HBCU coaching job he couldn’t pass up appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Eagles stars: DeSean Jackson brings 'Coach Prime' effect to Delaware State − beyond big name
Delaware State is about to find out after recently hiring Jackson. Jackson, 38, finished up a 15-year NFL career in 2022, which included two stints with the Eagles from 2008 as their second-round pick through 2013 and again from 2019-20.
Ex-NFL star DeSean Jackson finalizing deal to become head coach at Delaware State
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is reportedly closing in on an agreement to become the next head coach at Delaware State University. Jackson, 38, had an on-campus interview, and the school and ex-NFL wideout are expected to “come together” soon,” ESPN reported Thursday.
Eagles great DeSean Jackson explains why he is taking over as Delaware State head coach
But Jackson was unceremoniously released by former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly in the spring of 2014, coming off Jackson's best season in the NFL when he had 82 receptions for 1,332 yards. He was signed right away by Washington, and spent the next three seasons there. Jackson had some of his best games against the Eagles during that time.
DeSean Jackson finalizing deal to become latest ex-NFL star to land college head coaching job: report
DeSean Jackson has become the latest ex-NFL player to join the collegiate ranks. He is reportedly finalizing a deal with Delaware State.
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as football coach at Delaware State
DOVER, Del. — Former Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the latest move by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to hire a former NFL star as its football coach. Norfolk State hired Michael Vick last week.
DeSean Jackson creating a West Coast to HBCU pipeline
Less than a week after being officially named head coach at Delaware State, former NFL star DeSean Jackson is creating a pipeline from the West Coast to the HBCU. Jackson, who hails from Los Angeles, has received multiple commits from California since his ...
DeSean Jackson is the latest former NFL star to become head coach at HBCU
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.
DeSean Jackson lands transfer from HBCU champions
DeSean Jackson landed a talented player from the HBCU national champions in his first official weekend as head coach.
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Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson made a splash at his new job by getting a transfer commitment from the son of an NFL ...
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DeSean Jackson latest former NFL star to become coach at an HBCU
Historically Black colleges and universities are leveling up with new coaching hires who bring stardom and NFL playing ...
Delaware State hires DeSean Jackson: Ex-NFL All-Pro, Cal standout returns to college ranks as first-time coach
Jackson joins a growing list of coaches asked to lead a college program without prior experience at that level ...