Brother's 35 Years of Footage Chronicled in New DeSean Jackson Documentary
Byron Jackson filmed his brother DeSean for over three decades, amassing up to 10,000 hours of footage. The documentary 'Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story' premieres on Prime Video after the Packers-Falcons game. It covers DeSean's journey from Pop Warner to NFL stardom and his current role as Delaware State head coach.
The documentary draws on footage Byron Jackson began collecting in 1987, when DeSean was still a child. Byron's camera formats evolved from VHS and Hi8 through MiniDV to digital. The archive spans DeSean's first steps, Pop Warner years, and his time at Long Beach Polytechnic, where he led the school to a 2004 state title.
The film also documents DeSean's coaching career at Delaware State, which won just two games in two seasons before his arrival. His 8-4 debut nearly earned the Hornets a Celebration Bowl berth. Byron credits DeSean's NFL connections—including Andy Reid and Sean McVay—for assembling a staff that sparked the turnaround.
The documentary could reshape how audiences view athlete biographies, shifting focus from highlight reels to the family labor behind a career. Byron Jackson's three decades of footage may inspire other families to preserve their own archives, while the Delaware State storyline could draw attention to HBCU football programs and their coaching pipelines. The film's global reach on Prime Video may also introduce DeSean Jackson's legacy to younger viewers who never saw him play.