Hue Jackson is reportedly top choice for new Grambling State HC

Hue Jackson may have a surprising opportunity to get back into coaching at the college level.

The former Cleveland Browns head coach is reportedly the top candidate at Grambling State, according to John Brice of Football Scoop. Things are serious enough that the two sides are in negotiations, which have intensified over the past 72 hours.

Jackson’s interest from this level is not new, as Alabama State reportedly reached out to him last month about its head coaching job.

Jackson has not served as a head coach since his ill-fated tenure with the Cleveland Browns. Since being fired in 2018, he’s been threatening to air out a lot of dirty laundry about the organization, but aside from a brief stint assisting Marvin Lewis in Cincinnati, he has been unable to land another NFL job. He spent last season as the offensive coordinator at Tennessee State under Eddie George.

Jackson is well-regarded as an offensive mind and may find more success coaching at the college level. It’s certainly worked for another HBCU, which Grambling State appears to be taking note of.