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Set your calendars for Sept. 11, 2021, because an electrifying Wolverine will take the field at The Big House, but wearing the opponent’s colors.
It was a big surprise when avid recruiter and dynamic athlete Giles Jackson announced he would be departing his post in Ann Arbor, as the wide receiver and kick returner opted to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Michigan has a lot of depth at the position, but it always seemed that the former four-star was on the verge of breaking out. Multiple times in his two-year career, the Antioch (CA) native helped propel the Wolverines to victory. That included two kick returns — against Maryland in 2019 and Rutgers in 2020 — and a big play offensively against Ohio State in 2019.
But, as surmised by some, Jackson is headed back to the West Coast, as he announced on Sunday that he’s committing and thus transferring to Washington.
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— G5 (@gilesjackson05) April 11, 2021
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As the rules currently stand, Jackson would not be eligible by the time the Huskies come to Ann Arbor, but with the proposal set before the NCAA that all athletes be allowed a one-time transfer exception, it’s highly likely that he will be able to play for Washington against the school he got his start with.
In addition to his two kick returns for touchdowns, Jackson has amassed 309 yards on 24 catches with a touchdown as well as 12 rushes for 74 yards and another touchdown on the ground.
He’ll have two years of eligibility remaining.
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