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.

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

Two former Philadelphia Eagles will lead historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) next college football season. On December 20th, Michael Vick was h

It's quite clear from his short time at he helm at Delaware State that DeSean Jackson is creating an HBCU pipeline to the west coast - something that has historically been difficult to do. It will be interesting to see how it works out moving forward. The post DeSean Jackson creating a West Coast to HBCU pipeline appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

Historically Black colleges and universities are leveling up with new coaching hires who bring stardom and NFL playing experience to the sidelines. On Friday, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and eight-time Pro Bowler DeSean Jackson was hired as the new head coach for the Delaware State Hornets.

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.

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.

Delaware State officially named former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its head football coach on Dec. 27. He immediately started building a