DeSean Jackson and Delaware State land a huge commitment from Michigan State's Antonio Gates Jr., the son of Antonio Gates Sr.

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

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.

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.

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been hired as the new football coach at Delaware State, the school announced.

DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick serve as the latest reminders that HBCUs are willing to hire unproven first-time head coaches with NFL ties.

DeSean Jackson has never had a head coaching job at any level as he takes over a Delaware State program that went 2-21 the last two seasons.

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

The DeSean Jackson era of Delaware State football is off and running, by landing a high-profile first recruit. The new head coach and multiple NFL Pro Bowler is adding a past champion from the HBCU realm.