Tony Tucker resigns as Delaware State AD to return to St. Andrew’s
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Tony Tucker will resign as Delaware State University athletic director to accept a position at St. Andrew's School in Middletown, effective November. He has led DSU’s athletic department since January 2025, during which he oversaw significant developments, including the hiring of DeSean Jackson as football coach and the introduction of new sports programs. DSU has initiated a national search for his replacement, with Deputy AD Brian Ellerbe to oversee athletics in the interim. Tucker previously worked at St. Andrew’s at the beginning of his educational career, and he will step into the role of senior associate director of admissions and director of strategic projects and external relations.
- •Tucker to begin at St. Andrew's in November 2026
- •Oversaw hiring of DeSean Jackson at DSU
- •Led initiatives for athletic program expansion
- •Highest graduation rate for DSU athletes achieved under his leadership
- •Deputy AD Brian Ellerbe will manage athletics during the transition
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Delaware State AD Tony Tucker returning to roots with St. Andrew’s job
"Ex-Wilmington High and UD basketball standout had led DSU athletic department since January 2025, oversaw hiring of DeSean Jackson as football coach
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