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Former Washington WR DeSean Jackson Named Delaware State Head Coach

DeSean Jackson played for the Washington franchise from 2014-16.
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Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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A former member of the Washington Commanders franchise is entering the coaching game.

According to Jeff Lightsy Jr., Delaware State is hiring three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its head coach.

The move comes just days after Norfolk State hired Michael Vick to the same position.

Some college football programs are following a trend to hire big-time NFL names as a head coach despite a lack of experience as an assistant to help recruit big names to them.

Now, the 38-year-old Jackson will return to the DMV, where he called home from 2014-16, as a head coach of an FCS program.

During his three years in Washington, Jackson caught for over 1,000 yards twice. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens over the course of his career.

While his best years were with the Eagles, Jackson had a positive impact during his time in Washington, and he will likely use some of his experience and connections to the area to help him with his coaching job at Delaware State.

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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