Wednesday was a homecoming of sorts for former NFL Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson. The Philadelphia Eagles legend was officially introduced as the head coach of the Delaware State Hornets -- a historically black university in Dover,

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

Deion Sanders changed the game when he took over as the coach at FCS program Jackson State, leading the HBCU to a 27–6 record from the 2021 spring season through the end of '22, with a pair of Celebration Bowl appearances.

Former Philadelphia Eagle DeSean Jackson was officially introduced as the new head coach of Delaware State University’s football team. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the story.Former Philadelphia Eagle DeSea

DeSean Jackson’s introduction as Delaware State’s head football coach on Wednesday afternoon felt like a homecoming. On the school’s campus in Dover, Del., the former Eagles wide receiver opened his remarks by acknowledging the opportunity to have his first foray into college coaching arrive at a Historically Black College or University.

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.

DeSean Jackson looked the part, exhibiting his new-found allegiance in school colors. He wore a sky-blue suit, Hornets pin attached, red tie and Delaware State University cap. And he sure did sound like a football coach,