DeSean Jackson is the head coach of Delaware State University in a move that shocked the college football world. News of Jackson’s candidacy as head coach of Delaware State broke on December 26 via Jeff Lightsy Jr.

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is adding a new title to his stacked resume: college football 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 appears to have received significant endorsements in his campaign to become the head coach of Delaware State. On December 26th, news of DeSean Jackson being a candidate for the open vacancy at Delaware State stunned the college football world.

National Football League great DeSean Jackson will become the next head football coach at Delaware State University.

DeSean Jackson joins a growing list of former NFL standouts who have taken over HBCU programs in recent years.

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

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.

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.

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

Former NFL star Desean Jackson is officially the head coach at HBCU Delaware State University. The school formally announced the news on Friday. “DeSean Jackson is a perfect fit for our institution – incredibly competitive,