Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.

Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is reportedly closing in on an agreement to become the next head coach at Delaware State University. Jackson, 38, had an on-campus interview, and the school and ex-NFL wideout are expected to “come together” soon,” ESPN reported Thursday.

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

Jackson is finalizing a deal to become the head coach of Delaware State's football program, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Pete Thamel of ESPN. The 38-year-old played 15 years in the NFL, ending his career in 2023 after spending time with six different teams.

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

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.

The ease with which DeSean Jackson carved opposing secondaries stuck with the now 18-year-old. "It's the speed and knowing where he's going to go on the field," Delapierre said. "It's watching him be decisive about where he finna go.