Former All-Pro cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones promised Jackson a $100,000 contribution to DSU’s name/image/likeness fund Thursday if the Hornets win at least seven games in 2025.

Pro has no college coaching experience but Delaware State succeeded with stunning hiring of Joe Purzycki, may again

The former Eagle was introduced as the head coach for Delaware State’s football team and made his Super Bowl prediction in Wednesday’s press conference.

DeSean Jackson makes a special appearance on campus at Delaware State University and makes a bold statement to fans and alumni.

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

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.

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.

National Football League great DeSean Jackson will become the next head football coach at Delaware State University.

DESEAN TO DSU:Eagles great DeSean Jackson explains why he is taking over as Delaware State head coach "I think it’s great for those (NFL) guys to go back and get those opportunities to help the ...

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

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