Jackson joins a growing list of coaches asked to lead a college program without prior experience at that level

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, optimistic about the ...

Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is the new head coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday. It is the first coaching job for Jackson, 38. "DeSean Jackson is a perfect fit for our institution -- incredibly competitive, optimistic about ...

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.

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

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

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

With their combined star power and leadership, DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick are shining a spotlight on HBCU football.

DeSean Jackson now has his first talent to build around for the 2025 season at Delaware State. And it's a recent HBCU champion.

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,

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