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.

Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson will take over as head coach at Delaware State, Victory Formation Media and ESPN reported Thursday. If confirmed, it would be the latest data

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.

Seventeen years after leaving California, longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be going back to school. Jackson is finalizing a deal to become the head coach of Delaware State's football program,

Jackson last appeared in an NFL game in 2022. Delaware State has won just two games over the past two seasons.

The move comes less than a week after Norfolk State, another MEAC school, hired former Pro Bowl QB Michael Vick as its coach.

Jackson last appeared in an NFL game in 2022. Delaware State has won just two games over the past two seasons.

While the limited experience of DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick may be a concern to some, it is a risk worth taking for their respective schools.

Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is the new head coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday.

DeSean Jackson has become the latest ex-NFL player to join the collegiate ranks. He is reportedly finalizing a deal with Delaware State.

Former Cal and NFL wide receiver Desean Jackson is in the process of finalizing a deal to become the head football coach at Delaware State, an FCS school, accor