He was (and still is) a fan favorite for a reason. Former Eagle DeSean Jackson had his introductory press conference as head coach of Delaware State's football team Wednesday. And, given the proximity to Philadelphia,

DeSean Jackson is poised to bring his dynamic energy and NFL pedigree to Delaware State University as their new head football coach

Delaware State is still ironing out the details of Jackson's contract, but Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Tony Tucker says the big star didn't come with a demand for a big paycheck.

DOVER, Del. — Former Eagles 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. Norfolk State hired Michael Vick last week.

It’s official: former NFL All-Pro DeSean Jackson will be the head coach of Delaware State’s football program. Jackson had an elite football career, including a 15-year NFL career and becoming an All-American wide receiver at the University of California, Berkeley from 2005 to 2007.

Former Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson is taking on a new challenge as Delaware State's head football coach, the school announced Friday. Jackson, who is 38, spent 15 seasons in the NFL.

Former NFL Receiver DeSean Jackson Hired as the Football Coach at Delaware State DOVER, Del. (AP) — Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State.

On Friday, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and eight-time Pro Bowler DeSean Jackson was hired as the ... Eagles standout will bring 15 years of NFL experience to the HBCU landscape ...

After being named head coach of the Delaware State University Hornets in December, DeSean Jackson was officially introduced during a ceremony on Jan. 8.

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