Delaware State University will hold its first press conference with Coach Jackson on campus at the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the MLK Student Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The post DeSean Jackson talks HBCU coaching job he couldn’t pass up appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

Historically Black colleges and universities are leveling up with new coaching hires who bring stardom and NFL playing experience to the sidelines. On Friday, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and eight-time Pro Bowler DeSean Jackson was hired as the new head coach for the Delaware State Hornets.

The 3-time NFL All-Pro offers running back Blaze Ingram of Tampa, Florida; Ingram was offered as an 11-year old by Florida A&M