As one of the most productive wide receivers in the Big Ten this season and one of the most reliable and consistent contributors on Washington’s offense, Giles Jackson plays a pretty important role for the Washington Huskies as they get prepped to face off against the Louisville Cardinals in the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.
Jackson, a seasoned wide receiver, has proven to be one of Washington’s most reliable pass catchers and he actually leads the team with a grand total of 74 receptions. He’s turned those 74 catches into 732 yards and three touchdowns.
And as the Huskies get set to face the Cardinals, Jackson is preparing to catch passes from a true freshman quarterback. In the final game of the 2024 Washington Husky football season, UW is turning to Demond Williams Jr. to lead the offense as Will Rogers wasn’t producing at a high level down the stretch of the season.
So, even though the bulk of Jackson’s receiving yards came via a connection with the aforementioned Rogers, the senior wide receiver will be hauling in passes from a much younger passer who will be making just his second collegiate start.
Washington Huskies WR Giles Jackson plays pivotal role for UW in Sun Bowl
The versatility, athleticism, reliability, and experience that Jackson brings to the table are all pretty dang important and should help the Huskies develop a passing attack as they face the Cardinals with such a young quarterback.
That’s not meant to take away from what Williams brings to the table. Fisch clearly believes he's the best option for UW at quarterback (and there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that Rogers was no longer going to be effective in UW’s offense as it currently operates).
But there’s plenty of reason to believe that having a solid, seasoned receiver ready to catch passes in tight windows of coverage should help whoever it is that’s throwing the ball. Having a good receiver can only serve to make Williams better. And that matters. And it’s why Jackson plays a pretty important role in this offense in this game.