It wasn't long ago Deion Sanders was a prominent former NFL star coaching a Historically Black college and university at Jackson State, and he is

DeSean Jackson is poised to bring his dynamic energy and NFL pedigree to Delaware State University as their new head football coach, following in the transformative footsteps of Deion Sanders. Sanders,

Watch as Deion Sanders credits Jackson State on 'Good Morning America' after JSU alum DeMarco Morgan thanked Sanders for his time in Jackson.

Deion Sanders has been a popular fan choice for becoming a coach in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys being one of the teams mentioned. Even his old teammate, former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, has brought up Coach Prime taking over in Dallas to Jerry Jones, the team's owner.

Deion Sanders changed the game when he took over as the coach at FCS program Jackson State, leading the HBCU to a 27–6 record from the 2021 spring season through the end of '22, with a pair of Celebration Bowl appearances.

Deion Sanders feels blessed to play a part in inspiring former black athletes take up coaching jobs at HBCUs, and wants them to succeed.

DeSean Jackson was officially introduced as Delaware State University’s head coach on Wednesday afternoon and he laid out his vision clear and plain. Jackson expects to build a perennial winner at Delaware State while also developing standout young men who want to compete at the next level.