Delaware State University Men's Football Coaches

DeSean Jackson

Head Coach

DeSean Jackson enters his first season as Delaware State University's head football coach in 2025. He was hired on Dec. 27, 2024. In 2024, he completed his first season in a coaching role, serving as the offensive coordinator at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft, Jackson would play for 15 years in the league, becoming one of the best deep threats in NFL history. Outside of Philadelphia, where he played two stints, Jackson suited up for the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson's best season as a pro was in 2013. Starting a career-high 16 games that year, he caught a career-best 82 passes for 1332 yards and a career-tying nine touchdowns. Jackson's NFL accolades include Second Team All-Pro (2009), three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, and 2013), and the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team (2008). His 2010 Pro Bowl selection was the first time in history that a player was selected at two different positions in the same year: wide receiver and return specialist. Jackson signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Eagles on Nov. 29, 2023. Jackson competed collegiately at the University of California, Berkeley from 2005-07. While playing for the Golden Bears, he earned Consensus All-American (2006), First Team All-American (2007), First Team All-Pac-10 (2006), and Second Team All-Pac 10 (2007).

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Lee Hull

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Devan Hill

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DJ Taylor

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Tykee Scott

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Quinn Rothman

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Ryan Cammas

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Khalid Abdur-Rahim

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Donovan Warren

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Emerson Martin

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Jane Hicks

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Travis Clark

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Jane Hicks

Coach

Mrs. Jane F. Hicks is in her 32nd season with the Delaware State University Athletics Department and her fifth season as the first female Director of Football Operations. Fifth Season to work with Equipment Staff and now, Equipment Manager. A 2014 DSU Diamond Extravaganza honoree, Hicks served as the administrative assistant for Delaware State University men's and women's basketball programs, campus advisor for Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Campus & Co-Advisor for NCNW (National Council of Negro Women). Since joining the Delaware State University family in 1993, Hicks has served in various capacities in the athletics department. From Dec. 2003 to June 2005, Hicks was DSU's Assistant to the Athletic Director/Director of Academic Services, where she created and formed the First academic center for student-athletes (Memorial Hall). Her tenure at Delaware State has also included 10 years as Activity Director for the DSU/National Youth Sports Program, aimed at youth 9-16 years of age, low income, disadvantage youths in need of direction and positive nurturing in their lives, which encouraged them to attend College. Assistant Tennis coach, Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions for Athletics, and Acting Director of Athletics Compliance/Assistance. From 1993-2004, Hicks was the Hornets Head volleyball coach, she also served as the University’s head softball coach from 1993-99. Hicks holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Education from Delaware State University, a bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in Health and Physical Education from The Fort Valley State University (Ga.). There, she was a two-sport athlete (Basketball, Tennis) a volunteer with Special Olympics Area, and NYSP. She is a member of Dover, Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. where she serves as Hospitality Chair, she is a member of Mt. Zion AME Church (Dover, Del.) and works with the youth of the community and liaison to college campus. Hicks is married to her high school sweetheart, Kenneth, where they reside in Dover with their two sons, Kenneth Jr. and Kendrick, and daughter Kennisha (RIP). In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, crabbing, spending time with family and friends, spending time with her pride and joy, grandsons Zion and Royal.

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