DeSean Jackson, famously known for his speed on the field, has now traded his cleats for a headset, taking on the challenge as head coach of the struggling Delaware State Hornets. His big goal? End that losing streak, build a winning program from the ground up, and prove his abilities go way beyond just playing in the NFL. But his life off the field is just as demanding and exciting. He’s diving headfirst into fatherhood again. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Yahaira Sandoval, is definitely grabbing the wheel on the personal front, openly sharing every little detail of her pregnancy journey with their fans, making this next chapter one hell of a joyride.
DeSean Jackson, the former second-round pick out of Cal, is already a dad to two boys, DeSean Jr. and Jace, with his ex, Kayla Phillips. Now, he and Yahaira Sandoval, who went public last year, are excitedly expecting their first child together. Sandoval, who runs her BloomGlam salon in LA, is currently in her second trimester. She recently posted a baby bump photo on her Instagram story, giving fans a heads-up on the timeline, announcing her expected delivery date by saying, “I’m really having a baby in 10 weeks.”
But she didn’t stop there; further in her story, Sandoval threw up an IG poll to get fans guessing the baby’s gender with a catchy question: “Do y’all think I’m having a boy or a girl?” And of course, she marked Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 10th, celebrating Mexican Mother’s Day with a post that perfectly captured a mother’s emotion: “I still can’t believe that I get to be somebody’s mom. Happy Mexican Mother’s Day to all the amazing mommas.”
Just last week, Sandoval stepped out looking stylish in a blue sweater and white joggers, gracefully cradling her baby bump. She looked amazing and definitely turned heads, but she’s honest that the pregnancy glow comes with challenges. Her fashion game stays strong, even with the toll. On her Instagram story, Sandoval candidly shared, “Baby got Mommy sleepy ,” giving a real look at the motherhood journey.
What makes this even more special is that this isn’t Yahaira’s first time embracing motherhood. She’s already mom to a 12-year-old son, Cairo Jaden. And get this—Cairo is already following in his footsteps, starting his own football career in middle school. The coolest part? Even at 12, he’s already got his first offer, and it’s from none other than the Delaware State Hornets. This perfectly captures how DeSean and Yahaira are navigating this wild ride, making the best of these nine months while absolutely ensuring their careers stay top priority too.
They’re both truly at a crossroads, balancing the upcoming parenthood journey with staying focused on their professional ambitions. Yahaira keeps her salon running strong even while pregnant, and DeSean recently playfully teased her about cravings after a client brought her donuts. Yahaira posted about the sweet gesture, saying, “My clients love me and I love them,” to which Jackson commented, “She wanna eat all day,” joking about her cravings, though he wisely knows not to actually upset her (and probably didn’t get any donuts himself!). Meanwhile, DeSean Jackson just made a surprising splash in the college football world beyond his own coaching role.
DeSean Jackson is standing at a crossroads of career and personal life
Delaware State, under Coach DeSean Jackson, landed a huge recruiting win by bringing in Division III standout James Woods from Brevard College. Woods confirmed the transfer on X, a bold move for both him and the Hornets program.
Woods wasn’t just good at Brevard; he dominated without the benefit of athletic scholarships. The 6-foot, 180-pound defensive back earned All-Conference honors last season, racking up four interceptions, nine pass breakups, and 31 tackles in just seven games. He even scored two touchdowns, including a stunning 60-yard pick-six that landed him on the D3Football.com National Team of the Week. This kind of talent is rare, and while most players from his position at that level transfer to NAIA or Division II, success stories like Ali Marpet and Brandon Zylstra show that exceptional talent finds a way.
Jackson clearly prioritizes potential over traditional pedigree, dedicated to finding untapped talent everywhere from junior colleges to under-recruited high schools and Division III programs. Woods perfectly embodies Jackson’s vision: a driven player with raw talent and something to prove.
The Hornets’ new coach is definitely building his roster by prioritizing that potential. As DeSean Jackson himself put it, “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.” Delaware State’s potential rise is becoming clear with moves like this in recruiting. Now, the real question is how DeSean Jackson is going to handle both the joys of fatherhood and the job of fixing the Hornets.
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