Giles Jackson

Last updated
Giles Jackson
Washington Huskies–No. 0
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2001-12-11) December 11, 2001 (age 22)
Antioch, California
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Freedom (CA)
Career highlights and awards

Giles Jackson (born December 11, 2001) is an American football wide receiver and kick returner for the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference. He previously played two seasons for the Michigan Wolverines.

Contents

Early years

Jackson grew up in Antioch, California, and attended Freedom High School. [1] As a junior in 2017, he totaled 1,586 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on 221 carries and caught 21 passes for 324 yards and five touchdowns. [1] He committed to the University of Michigan in September 2018. [2] After committing to Michigan, he had a strong senior season with 63 receptions for 1,254 yards and 13 touchdowns, 38 rushing carries for 207 yards, and a 65-yard punt return for touchdown. [1]

University of Michigan

Freshman season

As a 17-year-old freshman in 2019, he played at wide receiver and kick returner and appeared in all 13 games. He became the second freshman in Michigan history (after Gil Chapman) to score touchdowns on kick return, pass reception, and rushing. In the 2020 Citrus Bowl, he caught four passes for 57 yards, including a 40-yard gainer, against Alabama. [1] [3]

On special teams, Jackson returned 24 kickoffs for 622 yards (25.9 yards per return), including a 97-yard return for touchdown in the opening play against Maryland. [4] On offense, he totaled 19 touches for 211 yards in 2019. [5] After Jackson's freshman year, he received honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. [6] Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said: "We love Giles back there; I think everybody does. He's crazy fast, super talented." [7]

Sophomore season

During the 2019 season, Jackson wore jersey no. 15. In February 2020, after the NCAA announced that players would be permitted to wear jersey no. 0, Jackson asked for the number. His request was granted, and Jackson in 2020 became the first Michigan football player to wear the number. [8] [9] With the departure of receivers Donovan Peoples-Jones, Tarik Black, and Nico Collins, Jackson was expected to player a larger role in Michigan's offense during the 2020 season. [4]

On November 21, 2020, in a triple-overtime victory over Rutgers, Jackson returned the opening kickoff of the second half 94 yards for a touchdown. He also drew a pass interference penalty that set up the game-winning touchdown in the third overtime period. [10]

Jackson ended the season with 15 catches for 167 yards, and returned 18 kickoffs for 399 yards and a touchdown.

On March 29, 2021, Jackson announced his intentions to transfer from Michigan. [11]

College statistics

SeasonTeamConfGReceivingRushingReturns
RecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2019 Michigan Big Ten 13914215.8110696.912462225.91
2020 MichiganBig Ten51516711.10252.501839922.21
Career182430912.9112746.21421,02124.32
All values from Michigan Athletics [12]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2004 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 2004 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their tenth season under head coach Lloyd Carr, the Wolverines compiled a 9–3 record, outscored opponents by a total of 370 to 279, and tied with Iowa for the Big Ten championship. Having beaten Iowa during the regular season, the Wolverines received the Big Ten's berth in the 2005 Rose Bowl where they lost to No. 6 Texas by a 38–37 score.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devin Gardner</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Devin Jaymes Gardner is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally in Japan for two seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darryl Stonum</span> American football player (born 1990)

Darryl Stonum is an American football return specialist and wide receiver who played his final year of collegiate athletic eligibility for the 2012 Baylor Bears football team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy Gallon</span> American football player (born 1990)

Jeremy Jermaine Gallon is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. Gallon played professionally in the X-League (Japan).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devin Funchess</span> American football player (born 1994)

Devin Akeem Funchess is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines as a tight end, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and the Green Bay Packers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Dileo</span> American football and baseball player (born 1992)

Andrew Michael "Drew" Dileo is an American football wide receiver and baseball player. He was a member of the Michigan Wolverines football team from 2010 through the 2013 season. He has completed his senior season as a wide receiver for the 2013 Michigan team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dennis Norfleet</span> American football player (born 1993)

Dennis Sheldon Norfleet is an American football player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jehu Chesson</span> Liberian gridiron football player (born 1993)

Jehu Femi Chesson II is a Liberian former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Michigan, and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He owns the school record for most receiving touchdowns in a game, tied with Derrick Alexander with four. His 207 receiving yards against Indiana during the 2015 season also ranks as the third-highest total in school history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Michigan State Spartans football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans played in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. They were led by head coach Mark Dantonio, who was in his tenth season. They finished the season 3–9, 1–8 in Big Ten play to finish in sixth place in the East Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Evans (American football)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Chris Evans is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan and was selected by the Bengals in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Michigan State Spartans football team</span> American college football season

The 2017 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans played their home games at the Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, and competed in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference. They were led by 11th-year head coach Mark Dantonio. The Spartans finished the season 10–3, 7–2 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for second place in the East Division. The Spartans received an invitation to the Holiday Bowl where they defeated Washington State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Donovan Peoples-Jones</span> American football player (born 1999)

Donovan Peoples-Jones, also known as "DPJ", is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 2019 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the sport of college football during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolverines competed in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan was coached by Jim Harbaugh, who was in his fifth season.

Joshua Leo Youngblood is an American football wide receiver and kick returner for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. He previously played at Kansas State and at Rutgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D'Wayne Eskridge</span> American football player (born 1997)

D'Wayne "Dee" Eskridge is an American football wide receiver and kick returner for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines compiled an overall record of 12–0 in the regular season with a mark of 9–0 in conference play, winning the Big Ten East Division title for the second consecutive season. Michigan beat Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game to repeat as conference champions. The Wolverines advanced to the College Football Playoff (CFP) for the second straight year, where they lost to TCU in the Fiesta Bowl for the CFP Semifinal on December 31.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jayden Reed</span> American football player (born 2000)

Jayden Kevon Reed is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan and Michigan State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Michigan Wolverines football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their ninth year under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines compiled an undefeated 15–0 record, outscored opponents by a total of 538 to 156, and won their third consecutive Big Ten championship with a 26–0 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game. Michigan was ranked No. 1 in the final College Football Playoff rankings and defeated Alabama, 27–20 in overtime, in the 2024 Rose Bowl. They defeated Washington, 34–13, in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship to claim their first CFP and 12th national championship in program history and their first consensus championship since 1948. They also became the fourth team to complete a 15–0 season in the modern era, after Georgia in 2022, LSU in 2019, and Clemson in 2018. Michigan was also ranked No. 1 in the AP and Coaches Polls for the first time since the 1997 season. With their win against Maryland on November 17, the Wolverines became the first program in college football history to record 1,000 wins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Henning</span> American football player (born 2002)

Antiwan Henning Jr. is an American football wide receiver currently playing for Northwestern University Football.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Semaj Morgan</span> American football wide receiver (born 2005)

Semaj J. Morgan is an American football wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines. He has played for Michigan since 2023.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Giles Jackson". University of Michigan. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ Mitch Stephens (September 11, 2018). "Freedom-Oakley's Giles Jackson set to go to Michigan". San Francisco Chronicle .
  3. ↑ Nick Baumgardner (July 2, 2019). "WR Jackson seems built for Wolverines' offense". Detroit Free Press – via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 Orion Sang (September 25, 2020). "How 'explosive' Michigan football receiver Giles Jackson plans to be better in Year 2". Detroit Free Press.
  5. ↑ Ethan Sears (January 16, 2020). "Film study: An examination of Giles Jackson". The Michigan Daily .
  6. ↑ Daniel Dash (May 29, 2020). "Led by Giles Jackson, Michigan excited about 'electric' 2020 kick returners". The Michigan Daily.
  7. ↑ Angelique S. Chengelis (June 3, 2020). "Led by Giles Jackson, Michigan has luxury of 'really strong' special teams". The Detroit News .
  8. ↑ Ryan Zuke (September 19, 2020). "WR Giles Jackson 'super excited' to be first Michigan player to wear No. 0". Mlive.com .
  9. ↑ Ashley Bastock (September 12, 2020). "Detail-oriented Jackson ready for increased role at Michigan". The Toledo Blade .
  10. ↑ Zuke, Ryan (November 21, 2020). "Michigan outlasts Rutgers in triple overtime". Mlive.com . Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  11. ↑ Rainer Sabin (March 29, 2021). "Michigan football WR Giles Jackson set to transfer". Detroit Free Press.
  12. ↑ "Giles Jackson". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.