"The opportunity for me to help write another chapter here at DSU is a once-in-a-lifetime moment consistent with my journey as a young boy finding his way to manhood through mentorship, accountability, achievement, and discipline," Jackson said in a statement. "If we build that kind of culture at Delaware State University, we will attract the right talent and radically change the trajectory of this program. I cannot wait to get started."
A source had told ESPN's Pete Thamel that it had always been a dream of Jackson's to coach at a historically Black college or university. Jackson referenced that importance in his statement, saying the story of HBCUs "continues to be written and includes the elevation of HBCU scholars and scholar athletes in every field of human endeavor."
"DeSean Jackson is a perfect fit for our institution -- incredibly competitive, optimistic about the prospects for our collective future, and focused on the fundamentals of the institution: STUDENTS FIRST," Tucker said in a statement.
Jackson, 38, replaces Lee Hull, who was dismissed earlier this month after two disappointing seasons, including a 1-11 showing this year. The Hornets have not had a winning season since going 6-5 in 2012.
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