Eagles great DeSean Jackson taking over

Once Philadelphia's feared receiver, DeSean Jackson back on the field as Delaware State head football coach
A former Philadelphia Eagles football star is adding a new title to his stacked résumé. On Wednesday, DeSean Jackson will officially be introduced as Delaware State University's new head football coach.
Desean Jackson Reportedly Will Become Delaware State's Head Football Coach
Former NFL star DeSean Jackson is reportedly closing in on becoming Delaware State's new head coach of the Hornets' football team in the Mid-eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The initial news was reported by radio personality Jeff Lightsy Jr. and corroborated by Abreon Scott (Off Script).
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.
Delaware State hiring former Eagles WR DeSean Jackson as head coach
The move comes less than a week after Norfolk State, another MEAC school, hired former Pro Bowl QB Michael Vick as its 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 HBCU champion as first recruit to Delaware State
DeSean Jackson now has his first talent to build around for the 2025 season at Delaware State. And it's a recent HBCU champion.
Reports: Delaware State hires DeSean Jackson as head coach
Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson will take over as head coach at Delaware State, Victory Formation Media and ESPN reported Thursday.
DSU football recruits share why they're following DeSean Jackson to Dover
The ease with which DeSean Jackson carved opposing secondaries stuck with the now 18-year-old. "It's the speed and knowing where he's going to go on the field," Delapierre said. "It's watching him be decisive about where he finna go.
DeSean Jackson makes bold statement in first day on Delaware State campus
DeSean Jackson makes a special appearance on campus at Delaware State University and makes a bold statement to fans and alumni.
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.
DSU commit talks about getting recruited by DeSean Jackson
Jalen Delapierre, a senior at Westlake High in Atlanta, is one of more than 10 players Jackson has drawn to DSU.
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DeSean Jackson introduced to HBCU during hoops halftime
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