The DeSean Jackson period of Delaware State soccer is off and operating, by touchdown a high-profile first recruit. The brand new head coach and a number of NFL Professional Bowler is including a previous champion from the HBCU realm.
Kobe Boykin is becoming a member of the Hornets and Jackson’s first DSU group. The operating again Boykin introduced the transfer Sunday on X (previously often known as Twitter) with “let’s do it!” as a part of his message.
Boykin as soon as dedicated to Jackson State by the 2024 class on Dec. 20, 2023. He turned down notable energy convention packages Arizona, Arizona State, Texas A&M, Pittsburgh, even an opportunity to play for former JSU head coach Deion Sanders at Colorado for the Tigers.
Jackson lands a former four-star expertise out of the portal. Boykin additionally emerged as a two-time all-state choice from Edison Excessive in Miami and earned MaxPreps All-American standing.
Who Delaware State HC DeSean Jackson is getting out of HBCU champion
Boykin leaves JSU after a stellar 12-2 marketing campaign that included an ideal 8-0 mark within the SWAC.
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Jackson State and Boykin ended the ’24 season on a 10-game successful streak — culminating within the 28-7 romp of South Carolina State within the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 14.
Boykin acquired his toes moist on the Soccer Championship Subdivision (FCS) realm. He dealt with eight carries for 54 yards whereas averaging 6.8 yards per carry. His longest scamper stretched 24 yards — which got here on Nov. 9 in opposition to Mississippi Valley State.
He formally introduced his intentions to enter the portal 5 hours earlier than unveiling his determination to affix Jackson. Boykin arrives to Delaware State with 4 years of eligibility left.
Whereas Boykin starred in Florida on the prep stage, he shares one connection together with his latest head coach. The 5-foot-8, 165-pound Boykin is a South Central Los Angeles native. Jackson is thought for rising up in the identical area earlier than turning into a breakout Pac-10 star for California from 2005 to 2007.
The three-time Professional Bowl choice Jackson acquired named Delaware State head coach on Dec. 26.