University of Delaware Athletics
UD Alum Jourdan Townsend ‘23 Rejoins Football Staff as Senior Offensive Analyst/Assistant WRs Coach
2/20/2026 5:21:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware alumnus and star wide receiver Jourdan Townsend '23 has rejoined the Delaware football staff as senior offensive analyst/assistant wide receiver coach, head coach Ryan Carty announced Friday.
"I'm really excited to welcome Jourdan back to our staff," Carty said. "It's always special to welcome back an alum, but especially someone like Jourdan. He was a fan favorite during his time as a student-athlete and has turned into a fine young coach."
Townsend originally joined the football coaching staff in July 2024 as an offensive analyst. He assisted with the team's wide receivers and special teams.
"I'm excited to be back at the place that took a chance on me as an 18-year-old boy," Townsend said. "Looking back on my time as a player, I learned so much from the people of Newark, who welcomed me into their community for five years. Knowing the opportunities this place created for me, I want nothing more than to help the next generation continue to grow this wonderful university into something even more special."
In between coaching stints in Newark, he spent the 2025 campaign as the wide receivers coach at former Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) foe, UAlbany.
Townsend had a stellar playing career for the Fightin' Blue Hens in which he finished ranked 11th in program history in career receptions (140) and 14th in career receiving yards (1,662). The four-time All-CAA selection led the offense in both receptions and receiving yards in both 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, Townsend led a deep UD receiving corps with 49 catches for 661 yards, including 10 catches for 97 yards in two FCS playoff games. On special teams, Townsend averaged 13.9 yards on punt returns and had his first career return for a touchdown on an 82-yard score at Hampton.
In May 2024, he received an invitation to attend rookie minicamp with the Cleveland Browns.
A native of Farrell, Pennsylvania, Towsend graduated from Farrell High School.
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"I'm really excited to welcome Jourdan back to our staff," Carty said. "It's always special to welcome back an alum, but especially someone like Jourdan. He was a fan favorite during his time as a student-athlete and has turned into a fine young coach."
Townsend originally joined the football coaching staff in July 2024 as an offensive analyst. He assisted with the team's wide receivers and special teams.
"I'm excited to be back at the place that took a chance on me as an 18-year-old boy," Townsend said. "Looking back on my time as a player, I learned so much from the people of Newark, who welcomed me into their community for five years. Knowing the opportunities this place created for me, I want nothing more than to help the next generation continue to grow this wonderful university into something even more special."
In between coaching stints in Newark, he spent the 2025 campaign as the wide receivers coach at former Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) foe, UAlbany.
Townsend had a stellar playing career for the Fightin' Blue Hens in which he finished ranked 11th in program history in career receptions (140) and 14th in career receiving yards (1,662). The four-time All-CAA selection led the offense in both receptions and receiving yards in both 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, Townsend led a deep UD receiving corps with 49 catches for 661 yards, including 10 catches for 97 yards in two FCS playoff games. On special teams, Townsend averaged 13.9 yards on punt returns and had his first career return for a touchdown on an 82-yard score at Hampton.
In May 2024, he received an invitation to attend rookie minicamp with the Cleveland Browns.
A native of Farrell, Pennsylvania, Towsend graduated from Farrell High School.
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