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.

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,

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. Jackson replaces Lee Hull, who recorded a 2-21 record in two seasons as head coach for the Hornets.

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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,

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