Jackson, Delaware State and NFL

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.
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.
Eagles stars: DeSean Jackson brings 'Coach Prime' effect to Delaware State − beyond big name
"He was one of a kind," current Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said. But as a coach? 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 ...
Report: Former Eagles WR DeSean Jackson nearing deal to become Delaware State head coach
Pete Thamel reports that former Eagles wide receiver Desean Jackson is nearing deal to become Delaware State head coach
Delaware State names DeSean Jackson next head coach
Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is the new head coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday.
DeSean Jackson lands transfer from HBCU champions
Delaware State University's new head football coach, DeSean Jackson, didn't waste any time making waves in the recruiting world and snatching up another HBCU player. Officially hired on Friday ...
Former Cal Star DeSean Jackson Named Delaware State Head Coach
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
DeSean Jackson talks HBCU coaching job he couldn’t pass up
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,
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,
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 ...
Desean Jackson's Delaware State Offers Class Of 2030 Running Back
The 3-time NFL All-Pro offers running back Blaze Ingram of Tampa, Florida; Ingram was offered as an 11-year old by Florida ...
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Why is DeSean Jackson going to Delaware State? Former WR becomes latest NFL legend to accept HBCU coaching job
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 ...