Giles Jackson is an American professional football wide receiver and kick returner. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies.
Giles Jackson (born December 11, 2001) is an American football wide receiver and kickoff return specialist for the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference. He previously played two seasons for the Michigan Wolverines.
Early years
Jackson grew up in Antioch, California, and attended Freedom High School. 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. He committed to the University of Michigan in September 2018. 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.
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.
