DeSean Jackson’s introduction as Delaware State’s head football coach on Wednesday afternoon felt like a homecoming. On the school’s campus in Dover, Del., the former Eagles wide receiver opened his remarks by acknowledging the opportunity to have his first foray into college coaching arrive at a Historically Black College or University.

It wasn't long ago Deion Sanders was a prominent former NFL star coaching a Historically Black college and university at Jackson State, and he is

Wednesday was a homecoming of sorts for former NFL Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson. The Philadelphia Eagles legend was officially introduced as the head coach of the Delaware State Hornets -- a historically black university in Dover,

Deion Sanders changed the game when he took over as the coach at FCS program Jackson State, leading the HBCU to a 27–6 record from the 2021 spring season through the end of '22, with a pair of Celebration Bowl appearances.

So far Sanders’ coaching staff includes only former Woodrow Wilson head coach Travis Clark, a longtime mentor who was with him Wednesday. But he has already attracted about a dozen recruits since his hiring became public Dec. 26 and pledged to also build a strong coaching crew that may, he hinted, also have some familiar names.

A former Philadelphia football great is adding a new title to his stacked resume. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, DeSean Jackson will officially be introduced as Delaware State University's new head football coach.

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was formally introduced Wednesday as the new head football coach at Delaware State University.

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.