Deion Sanders, Andy Reid vouched for DeSean Jackson as Delaware State coach
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State
Former NFL 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.
Ex-NFL Star DeSean Jackson to Take Head Coaching Job at HBCU Delaware State
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 Lands High-Profile Commitment From NFL Son In His First Week At Delaware State
Delaware State officially named former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its head football coach on Dec. 27. He immediately started building a
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LOOK: DeSean Jackson Makes a Splash by Signing Son of NFL Legend
Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson made a splash at his new job by getting a transfer commitment from the son of an NFL ...
Delaware State hires DeSean Jackson: Ex-NFL All-Pro, Cal standout returns to college ranks as first-time coach
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Former NFL Superstar WR DeSean Jackson Lands Big-Time Head Coaching Job
Former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is joining the long list of former stars to try his hand at coaching. According ...