Jackson recently took over at Delaware State after visiting Sanders during the Colorado Buffaloes' 2024 football season. In a Well Off Media video, Jackson recanted the first time he met Sanders.

New Delaware State head coach, and former Philadelphia Eagle, DeSean Jackson gives instructions during the Red-White intrasquad spring football game at Alumni StadiumÊin Dover on April 12, 2025.

In a Well Off Media video, Jackson recanted the first time he met Sanders. Despite looking up to 'Prime Time' for his swagger and playmaking ability, what came through the most was mutual respect.

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He brought that to the team on his first day when he came into the first meeting we had,” LB Brian Bates said of DeSean Jackson's energy.

Beginning with Deion Sanders' takeover of the Jackson State Tigers in 2020, a recent trend has emerged of ex-NFL superstars entering the college football head coaching ranks.