Former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are finalizing an agreement for him to become the program’s next head coach, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday.

Jackson conducted an on-campus interview in recent days and the two sides are expected to meet to finalize the deal in the near future. According to a source, it has always been a dream of Jackson’s to coach at a historically black college or university (HBCU). This dream could become a reality in the near future.

The news was first reported by Victory Formation Media.

Jackson, who officially retired as a member of the Eagles after the 2023 season, made the Pro Bowl in three of his eight seasons with the team. He became the first player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors at two positions – kick returner and wide receiver. He played for a total of 15 years and had stints with the Los Angeles Rams, Washington, Tampa Bay, Baltimore and Las Vegas, among others. However, he is best known for his six years in Philadelphia early in his professional career.

In 95 career games with the Eagles, he ranked third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379) and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35). As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132), third in punt return yards (1,296) and is tied for the team all-time lead in punt return touchdowns with four.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.