Former Philadelphia Eagles star extensive receiver DeSean Jackson was again within the NFL, for no less than a day. Jackson made a shock look on the group’s obligatory minicamp follow Tuesday, drawing heat recognition from gamers, employees, and followers alike. Jackson, identified for his electrifying velocity and game-breaking capacity, performed eight seasons over two stints with the Eagles. His profession in Philadelphia included three Professional Bowl picks and a number of the most memorable performs in franchise historical past — none extra iconic than his walk-off punt return landing in opposition to the New York Giants in 2010.
Now coming into a brand new chapter in soccer, Jackson has transitioned from participant to educate. He at the moment serves as the top soccer coach at Delaware State College, a job he assumed earlier this 12 months. His go to to the Eagles minicamp served each as a homecoming and a chance to remain related with the NFL group, seemingly providing perspective and inspiration to each veterans and rookies on the roster.
Jackson’s go to to the Eagles camp comes on the heels of his first megacamp at Delaware State. Jackson welcomed greater than 400 highschool athletes to the varsity’s inaugural highschool mega camp, an occasion aimed toward figuring out expertise and strengthening recruiting ties throughout the area, and exhibiting what his HBCU has to supply.
“Man, shoot, there’s a whole lot of nice expertise out right here as we speak,” DeSean Jackson advised HBCU Gameday. “Anytime we get an opportunity to get out right here, get eyes on guys, and consider their motion, velocity, and competitiveness — that’s a win.”
Jackson’s presence in Philadelphia received’t be the final time in 2025. The matchup between Delaware State and Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans shall be performed at Lincoln Monetary Subject. Initially slated for Saturday, Nov. 1 at Delaware State’s Alumni Stadium, the sport will now happen at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 on the house of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The choice comes after unprecedented anticipation for the matchup between two well-known head coaches.
