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Report: DeSean Jackson signs Delaware State HC contract; “Dream” to coach HBCU | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 22: DeSean Jackson on the field before the game between the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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DeSean Jackson gives college coaching a try.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the retired wide receiver is “finalizing an agreement with Delaware State” to become the football program’s head coach.

Pete Thamel @Pete Thamel

According to ESPN sources, Desean Jackson and Delaware State are currently finalizing an agreement for him to take the head coaching job there. He has conducted an interview on campus in recent days and the two sides are expected to meet in the near future. pic.twitter.com/KXO0AvGVbL

Thamel also reported that it has “always been a dream” of Jackson’s to lead an HBCU program. He retired in 2023 and issued the 2024 season as an assistant coach at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California.

He joins Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders and Michael Vick as notable NFL names who have moved to the collegiate landscape in recent seasons.

Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger

College football coach:
DeSean Jackson
Bill Belichick
Deion Sanders
Michael Vick https://t.co/mKkSe1JzOz

Jackson last played with the Baltimore Ravens during the 2022 season, where he had nine catches for 153 yards in seven games. He finished his career with 641 catches, 11,263 yards and 66 total touchdowns.

The 38-year-old also had a legendary college career at Cal, as he recorded 162 catches for 2,423 yards and 23 total touchdowns and was named an All-American in 2006.

He’s venturing to the FCS level for his first college coaching opportunity and will take over a Hornets team that was 1-11 in 2024.

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