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  • Cori Clingman faces 13 charges related to Khyree Jackson’s death


    • Kevin SeifertJan 23, 2025, 06:07 PM ET

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        Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. You can follow him via Twitter @SeifertESPN.

    A driver involved in the crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two others was arrested Thursday and charged with 13 counts, including DUI and criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter, the Prince George’s County (Maryland) state attorney said.

    Cori Clingman, who was 23 at the time of the accident, remained in custody as of Thursday evening and will have a bond hearing scheduled soon, attorney Aisha Braveboy said.

    “This was a horrific tragedy that should not have occurred,” Braveboy said. “This really just starts our fight to get justice.”

    The three-car crash occurred at 3:14 a.m. on July 6, 2024. Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., two high school football teammates of Jackson’s, were also killed.

    Hazel, 23, played at Maryland and Charlotte. Lytton, 24, played at Florida State and Penn State.

    Maryland State Police said last summer that Hazel was driving a Dodge Charger with Jackson in the passenger seat when their car was struck by an Infiniti Q50 driven by Clingman, who was attempting to change lanes at a high speed. Clingman’s car also struck a Chevrolet Impala. The Charger left the road and struck multiple tree stumps. According to police, Jackson and Hazel were pronounced dead at the scene, while Lytton was transported to a hospital before being pronounced dead by hospital personnel.

    Clingman, the two passengers in her car and the driver of the Impala were uninjured.

    Braveboy said Thursday that she could not add many details because the investigation is “ongoing.” She did not reveal Clingman’s exact blood alcohol content but confirmed it was “at least” above the legal limit of 0.08% in Maryland.

    Jackson, who was one month away from his 25th birthday at the time of his death, was the Vikings’ fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He attended spring OTAs and minicamp and endeared himself to a veteran team with his enthusiasm and confidence.

    The Vikings donated $20,000 toward expenses for Jackson’s funeral and also paid out his $827,148 signing bonus to his estate.

    A contingent of players and staff members attended his funeral, during which coach Kevin O’Connell was one of the featured speakers. Players wore a “KJ” sticker on the back of their helmets throughout season, while coaches and staff members wore pins with the same initials.

    “You felt [Jackson] had such a laser focus on what his mission and what his plan was,” O’Connell said during training camp. “It really showed up in the spring. He had a very, very good spring and was really looking forward to coming back to training camp and being well on his way [and] on that path to having a big impact on our team for this year. Just some of my personal dialogue with him and the work he was putting in throughout the summer, you just knew he was going to come back and do that.”

    In an ESPN feature story that aired earlier this month, O’Connell said he “fell in love” with Jackson during his brief time with the team this spring and that players and coaches rallied around his memory.

    “We’re all grieving and we all grieve in our own ways,” O’Connell said. “But there’s not thing more powerful than grieving together, and we’re going to do it in the way that best honors Khyree and his family.”



    Cori Clingman, a 27-year-old woman from Detroit, is facing 13 charges in connection to the death of 9-year-old Khyree Jackson. Jackson was found dead in his home on February 15th, and an investigation revealed that he had been severely abused and neglected.

    Clingman, who was dating Jackson’s father at the time of the boy’s death, has been charged with multiple counts of child abuse, torture, and murder. Authorities believe that she played a significant role in the abuse and neglect that ultimately led to Jackson’s tragic death.

    The community has been shocked and outraged by the details of this case, and many are calling for justice to be served for young Khyree Jackson. As the legal proceedings move forward, we can only hope that those responsible for his death are held accountable for their actions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Khyree Jackson during this difficult time.

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  • Percy Jackson’s Ares Actor Previews A More Mature Season 2: “The Kids Are Growing”

    Percy Jackson’s Ares Actor Previews A More Mature Season 2: “The Kids Are Growing”


    Adam Copeland, who portrays Ares in Disney+’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians, teases a more mature direction for season 2. The fantasy series’ first installment featured a faithful adaptation of Rick Riordan’s beloved novels, following young heroes Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) on their quest to retrieve Zeus’ Master Bolt. Percy Jackson season 2 is set to adapt Riordan’s second book, The Sea of Monsters, in which Percy and his friends embark on a dangerous mission to recover the Golden Fleece and restore its protection to Camp Half-Blood.

    Speaking with Screen Rant‘s Liam Crowley ahead of AEW Dynamite’s streaming debut on Max on January 1, Adam “Edge” Copeland discussed the evolution of Percy Jackson‘s tone as its young protagonists grow up to face even more perilous journeys, monsters, and backstabbing friends. After an explosive finale that saw Copeland’s god of war vow vengeance against the half-bloods following his defeat by Percy, Luke Castellan (Charlie Bushnell) is revealed to be the traitor at Camp Half-Blood with an allegiance to the sinister titan Kronos. Reflecting on his journey with the franchise, Copeland said:

    I mean, it felt great because the first season we filmed everything, and it felt like this is a good show, but you still don’t fully, fully know until you see the finished product. So fast-forward to December of 2023, and you see it, and we’re at the premiere and everything and my girls are there, and we watched it and it kind of blew me away.

    I felt so honored to be a part of the world and the Percy Jackson world and to be brought into it. Seeing that finished product, really it hit home with me. And then once you get out and about, and you start having families come up and grandparents come up and kids coming up and asking if I am Ares or if I’m Adam Copeland and not due to wrestling, that’s when I realized the show was onto something. Now, 16 Emmy nominations later, it’s pretty mind-blowing just to be a part of the whole thing.

    Copeland also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to explore such a dynamic character in Ares:

    I realize that actors wait their entire careers to get on a show like this and some never do. I don’t look past it at all, and I realize what a gift I’ve been given with the writing and with the character of Ares, because it’s the kind of character that is just open for exploration. There’s really no handcuffs with this character. I mean, don’t get me wrong, there’s some, we’re Disney, but just in terms of facials and movements and big and just making everything feel really big, which is what wrestling was all about.

    So yeah, it’s been a pretty crazy ride. It felt good to get out there and film some scenes for this season. Yeah, I mean it’s not a tough gig, man. I fly to Vancouver, one of my favorite cities. I spend time with great people. I have loads of friends out there, so it feels like a homecoming every time I go. I love working with the cast, with the crew. It’s just a phenomenal group of people who all have the same goal.

    Reflecting on what’s to come for Percy Jackson & The Olympians season 2, Copeland added:

    Well, I think just with the characters naturally growing older there becomes more serious issues, but they’re following the books, but there’s always going to be some things added in like the diner scene in the first season that wasn’t in the books, but I’m so happy it was included in the scripts because that’s what I auditioned with, and I went, ‘Oh, there’s so much fun to be had here.’ I think there’s always going to be fun in this show. I mean, how can it not be when you look at what is happening and going on and the fantastical nature of everything?

    The kids are growing, and they’re not so much kids anymore. I think it naturally follows the progression of what happens to you as you’re going through your teens. I think that’s why the books always connected, because I feel like people saw a bit of themselves in these characters and the awkward phases that you go through, but if you got friends it doesn’t feel quite as awkward. And I feel like at the heart of Percy Jackson, that’s really what they’re about.

    What A More Mature Percy Jackson Season 2 Means

    The God Of War Is Just Getting Started

    Season 2 of Percy Jackson & the Olympians looks set to raise the story’s mythological stakes and dive deeper into the allure of power. Ares’ promise of vengeance at the end of season 1 hints at the actor and professional wrestler’s renewed involvement, which could pose as another obstacle for Percy and Annabeth as they fight to restore the Golden Fleece. Meanwhile, Grover searches the seas for Pan. With the trio preoccupied with their respective missions, Luke’s allegiance to Kronos looms large as his numbers of disillusioned half-bloods and demigods continue to grow.

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    Percy Jackson season 2 promises to include exciting new characters and storylines, including Percy rescuing Blackjack and Annabeth meeting Circe.

    As the threats pile onto Percy and his two friends, the Greek mythology series evolves from a straightforward hero’s journey into a multi-layered exploration of the temptations of power and fragility of trust. Ares’ role as both a physical and thematic adversary underscores the challenges Percy faces—not just in battle, but also in navigating the complexities of the mythological world where alliances and wars are ever-changing. With Camp Half-Blood’s safety hanging by a thread, Ares’ dynamic presence in season 2 will undoubtedly raise the stakes as his vendetta against Percy collides—or perhaps collaborates—with Kronos’ violent thirst for power above all.

    Our Take On Percy Jackson Season 2

    A Mythological Power Struggle Is Brewing

    A leather-clad Ares holds a big sword across back with a darkly determined expression.

    Copeland as Ares is a standout in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians cast, bringing charisma and a larger-than-life energy that perfectly encapsulates the god of war. His tease of a more mature storyline continues to build the anticipation for our young heroes to return. In addition to his acting career, Copeland wrestles for AEW every Wednesday on AEW Dynamite on TBS and every Saturday on AEW Collision on TNT, with both broadcasts simulcast on Max.

    As Copeland points out, what makes the Greek mythology series so special is its ability to balance the fantastical with the relatable. The awkwardness and camaraderie seen in half-bloods Percy, Annabeth, and Grover reminds viewers at any age of the growing pains of their teen years. If Percy Jackson & the Olympians season 2 delivers on its promise of heightened mythological stakes and heartfelt character development, it could solidify its place as one of the most beloved adaptations of Riordan’s best-selling series.



    Percy Jackson fans, get excited! In a recent interview, the actor who plays Ares in the hit series gave us a sneak peek into what we can expect in the highly anticipated Season 2.

    “The kids are growing up,” the actor teased. “Season 2 is going to be a lot more mature than the first one. We’re diving deeper into the characters and their individual journeys.”

    For those who have read the books, you know that the second installment in the series is full of twists, turns, and character development. And it seems like the show is going to stay true to that.

    “We’re going to see a lot more action, a lot more drama, and a lot more heart,” the actor continued. “I think fans are going to be really pleased with where the story is going.”

    So buckle up, demigods, it looks like Season 2 of Percy Jackson is going to be one wild ride. Stay tuned for more updates and be ready to see your favorite characters face new challenges and grow in ways you never expected.

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  • Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘S.W.A.T.’ Gets Destroyed by Firearms Expert

    Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘S.W.A.T.’ Gets Destroyed by Firearms Expert


    Firearms specialist Patrick McNamara analyzed gun technique and accuracy in 13 Hollywood action movies for Business Insider’s How Real Is It? podcast series. In the video, McNamara breaks down how movie characters handle different types of weapons, recover ammo while in action, fire two guns at once, and more. Two of Samuel L. Jackson‘s films appear in the video: 2003’s S.W.A.T., also starring Colin Farrell and Jeremy Renner, and Pulp Fiction, also starring John Travolta and Bruce Willis.

    Some of Jackson’s most notable performances involve detailed action sequences, from playing Mace Windu in Star Wars and Nick Fury in Marvel, to his infamous flick, Snakes on a Plane. However, Jackson’s action wasn’t enough to save one of the films that McNamara reviewed. S.W.A.T. is a movie adaptation of the 1975 crime drama of the same name. While the film was a box office success, earning $207.7 million against a $70 million budget, it only has a 48% score with critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The firearms expert gave S.W.A.T. a scathing one-star out of 10 rating for its countless errors and lack of realism:

    I would rate this clip a one. Action movies, you have to suspend reality. But when an action movie is, let’s say, highlighting police or military, I think you have to be more careful with realism. This one here was riddled with buffoonery.

    Observing a training sequence in S.W.A.T., McNamara said, “One of the S.W.A.T. cops, during his movement from point A to point B, does a little roll. Nonsense. The objective of moving from one point to another is to get there […] You’re not going to roll.” He is also critical of the depiction of shooting range exercises in the movie:

    “You can see what’s called a failure to eject. So the round extracts, but it didn’t eject. And he keeps squeezing the trigger; trained gun owners are not going to do that. The sound and feel of that malfunction is very unique. So if you continue to fire a gun with a failure to eject, you’re going to squeeze forever. It’s not a catastrophic malfunction, but it’s a very easy one to clear.”

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    Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction fared a little better, earning a three out of 10 rating for poor handling and other errors. McNamara gave a deserved but surprisingly high score to John Wick: Chapter 2, arguably one of the best action films of the 2010s. He praises the character’s precision, how he checks the condition of his weapon, and eliminates unpredictability. McNamara explains how Reeves looks like he understands the mechanics behind the gun and how to use it, giving the sequel an 8 out of 10 rating.

    Upcoming Action Movies to Look Out for in 2025

    Action movie fans should be counting the days till the new year as 2025 is already looking packed with action movies. The Marvel Cinematic Universe releases both Captain America: Brave New World and, later on in the year, Thunderbolts*, which will both obviously feature action sequences, weapons, and close combat. Speaking of combat, Mortal Combat 2 finally lands in October. The film is the direct sequel to 2021’s Mortal Combat and the fourth installment of the mixed martial arts fantasy series.

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    Another direct sequel coming in 2025 is Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, the follow-up to 2023’s Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. Tom Cruise is a veteran in the action genre and undoubtedly has some nail-biting action sequences along with jaw-dropping stunts to amaze audiences. Another action franchise legend also returns with a comedic twist as Liam Neeson stars in The Naked Gun, a movie reboot based off the widely popular comedy franchise of the same name and television series Police Squad! Another action movie that’s set to combine humor and violence is Love Hurts, led by the one and only Ke Huy Quan, who looks both adorable and deadly as hell.

    Jack Quaid stars in his own twist on Neeson’s Taken in the upcoming film Novocaine. The synopsis reads that when the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her. And those are just some of the action titles to look out for in 2025. It will be exciting to see which films McNamara rates highly next time.



    In a recent viral video, firearms expert and former Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle, took aim at Samuel L. Jackson’s portrayal of a SWAT team member in the hit movie ‘S.W.A.T.’ In the video, Kyle critiqued Jackson’s gun handling and tactics, pointing out numerous mistakes and inaccuracies.

    Kyle, known for his precision and expertise with firearms, demonstrated proper techniques and explained how Jackson’s character would have been severely disadvantaged in real-life situations. He also highlighted the importance of proper training and preparation for law enforcement officers who rely on their weapons for protection.

    The video has sparked a heated debate among fans of the movie, with some defending Jackson’s performance and others acknowledging the importance of accuracy and realism in portraying law enforcement on screen.

    Regardless of where you stand on the issue, one thing is clear: when it comes to firearms expertise, Chris Kyle is not one to be messed with.

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  • Samuel L. Jackson’s $207M Cop Movie Is Marred With So Many Firearm Blunders That An Expert Gave It 1 Star

    Samuel L. Jackson’s $207M Cop Movie Is Marred With So Many Firearm Blunders That An Expert Gave It 1 Star


    Firearms expert Patrick McNamara has posited that Samuel L. Jackson‘s $207 million cop movie has so many blunders and errors that he gave it 1 star. Jackson’s best movies include plenty of strong action sequences starring the actor, such as his gun-toting role as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction. The actor has plenty of other high-octane films under his belt, too, such as The Hitman’s Bodyguard, The Hateful Eight, and Kingsman: The Secret Service. While he doesn’t always get the highest levels of action in all his movies, he’s still been in plenty of thrilling films throughout his career.

    However, while not everything he’s known for is action, some of Jackson’s long-running franchise movies fall under that category. This includes smaller series like the Shaft movies, to his blockbuster role as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His multifaceted work in the genre has shown him as everything from the starring hero, to a mentor with his own storyline going on. However, one movie from 2003 showed him in a thrilling leadership role, but one that wasn’t fully accurate to the reality of its subject matter.

    S.W.A.T. Gets 1 Star For Accuracy From Firearms Expert

    The Movie’s Training Sequence Isn’t Very Realistic

    Samuel L Jackson in a police uniform in SWAT

    According to McNamara, one of Jackson’s least realistic action movies is S.W.A.T., a movie adaptation of the 1975 crime drama of the same name. The film sees the lead actor portray Sergeant Dan “Hondo” Harrelson, who leads his team in bringing drug kingpin Alex Montel (Olivier Martinez) to prison, all while criminals try breaking him out for a $100 million reward. While the film was a box office success, earning $207.7 million against a $70 million budget, it holds a 48% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating mixed reviews.

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    Now, speaking with Insider for their series How Real Is It?, McNamara analyzed S.W.A.T.‘s training scene, which shows Officer Jim Street (Colin Farrell) leading his team through exercises. At 8:28, the real firearms expert criticized an unnecessary roll one of the officers did, saying it makes no sense for them to do something like that if they want mobility in a real scenario. He also pointed out the lacking realism in the shooting range scene, from gun malfunctions being ignored to an officer “winning” training. Check out what McNamara had to say, alongside the full video, below:

    One of the S.W.A.T. cops, during his movement from Point A to Point B, does a little roll. Nonsense. The objective when moving from one point to the other is to get there! It’s hard to shoot a moving target, you have to eliminate predictability, and mobility equals survivability. Don’t do a roll.

    You can see that it’s what’s called a failure to eject. So the round extracts, the brass extracts, but it didn’t eject. He keeps squeezing the trigger. Trained gun owners are not gonna do that. The sound and feel of that malfunction is very, very unique. So if you continue to try to fire a gun with a failure to eject, you’re gonna squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, forever. Nothing’s gonna happen. Ever. It’s not a catastrophic malfunction, but it’s a very, very easy one to clear!

    So there was another thing that really drove me crazy with the scene. First off, the bullet holes looked ridiculous, big rips in the paper and everything. They looked nothing like bullet holes in paper. And then you wouldn’t have an R.O. [Ranger Officer] put his finger in the hole and announce, “This guy’s the winner! This guy didn’t meet up to the standard!” Whatever, like that. It’s just very unrealistic. They would have been right there checking the targets themselves.

    I would rate this clip a 1 [out of 10]. Action movies, you have to suspend reality. When an action movie is, let’s say, highlighting police or military, I think you have to be more careful with realism. This one here was riddled with buffoonery.

    What S.W.A.T.’s Lack Of Realism In Its Training Scene Says About The Movie

    Its Unrealistic Nature Likely Extends To The Rest Of The Film

    Samuel L Jackson wearing a baseball hat and sunglasses in SWAT

    Although S.W.A.T. focuses on a real law enforcement group, McNamara’s expert opinion about its training scene indicates that same lack of realism might extend to the entire movie. The film’s mixed reviews from critics include some of them saying the action scenes were believable, but it seems some of the more important establishing sequences didn’t pass the test. The movie still remains one of Jackson‘s less well-remembered roles regardless, given its lukewarm reception and status as a remake of a TV show.

    S.W.A.T. had two direct-to-video sequels, S.W.A.T.: Firefight in 2011, and S.W.A.T.: Under Siege in 2017, with new actors starring. The movie was also the basis for the ongoing CBS series S.W.A.T., which began in 2017.

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    In Samuel L. Jackson’s latest cop movie, “Bad Blood,” the actor portrays a seasoned detective on the hunt for a dangerous criminal. However, despite the film’s action-packed scenes and intense storyline, it has come under fire for its numerous firearm blunders.

    An expert in firearms and tactical training, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently reviewed the film and gave it a measly 1-star rating due to its glaring inaccuracies and unrealistic portrayals of gun use.

    From improper handling of firearms to unrealistic gunfights and inaccurate weapon terminology, “Bad Blood” fails to accurately depict the world of law enforcement and gun use. The expert pointed out that the lack of attention to detail when it comes to firearms not only detracts from the film’s credibility but also perpetuates harmful misconceptions about gun use.

    Despite Samuel L. Jackson’s charismatic performance, it seems that “Bad Blood” falls short in its portrayal of the world of law enforcement and firearm use. Hopefully, future films will take note and strive for more accurate depictions of guns and their use in order to better reflect reality.

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  • Washington Huskies WR Giles Jackson’s presence should help passing attack in Sun Bowl

    Washington Huskies WR Giles Jackson’s presence should help passing attack in Sun Bowl


    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.



    The Washington Huskies are gearing up to face off against the Miami Hurricanes in the Sun Bowl, and one player who could make a big impact on the passing attack is wide receiver Giles Jackson.

    Jackson, a transfer from Michigan, has been a dynamic playmaker for the Huskies this season. He has shown the ability to stretch the field with his speed and has been a reliable target for quarterback Dylan Morris.

    With Jackson in the lineup, the Huskies passing attack has the potential to be even more explosive in the Sun Bowl. His presence on the field forces defenses to account for his speed, opening up opportunities for other receivers and creating mismatches in the secondary.

    In a game that could come down to big plays in the passing game, having a weapon like Giles Jackson could prove to be a difference-maker for the Huskies. Look for him to make a big impact and help lead Washington to victory in the Sun Bowl.

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  • Giles Jackson’s Long-Winding College Football Journey Will End at Sun Bowl

    Giles Jackson’s Long-Winding College Football Journey Will End at Sun Bowl


    Picture Giles Jackson sitting at the front of a chartered bus, pulling on a brightly colored gold jacket, attaching a microphone to his lapel and giving guided tours of college football. He’s seen it all. Been there, done that. Coast to coast, with or without the ball in his hands.

    At the Sun Bowl in Texas, the 5-foot-9, 187-pound wide receiver will close out a six-year career that began at Michigan and will end with the University of Washington by showing up for the New Year’s Eve game against Louisville as the Huskies’ leading pass-catcher this season with 74 receptions for 732 yards and 3 scores.

    It’s all he’s ever wanted — is to be taken seriously.

    At Michigan, he was mostly a novelty player, yet a lethal one, returning kickoffs 97 and 95 yards for touchdowns against Maryland and Rutgers, respectively, but not much more.

    After two seasons with the Wolverines, he came to Washington to do what he does now, which is be an every-down player, run routes that impact the game and make things happen however he can.

    “I’m just thankful for the opportunity, honestly,” Jackson said. “I’ve been through a lot, been through a lot of coaching changes. I feel, for a couple years, I didn’t know what I was going to do next.”

    Giles Jackson is shown in early pregame warm-ups with headphones and his phone.

    Giles Jackson is shown in early pregame warm-ups with headphones and his phone. / Skylar Lin Visuals

    Answering to a mostly all-star cast of coaching leaders, he’s played for Jim Harbaugh, Jimmy Lake, Kalen DeBoer and now Jedd Fisch.

    The Sun Bowl in El Paso, hard up against the U.S.-Mexico border, will mark his 63rd college appearance and potentially his 22nd starting assignment should he not get bumped by the UW’s two tight-end formation on the opening play.

    With his reliable hands and high-end speed, Jackson has touched the ball 301 times in his career from Ann Arbor to Montlake, counting catches, rushes and returns.

    In his career, he has 148 catches for 1,562 yards and 6 touchdowns, 33 rushes for 183 yards and 2 scores, 71 kick off returns for 1,730 yards and 2 TDs, and 49 punt returns for 345 yards .

    That’s a collective 3,880 yards, where a strong finish against Louisville will put him over four bills.

    Giles Jackson runs away from Oregon defenders.

    Giles Jackson runs away from Oregon defenders. / Skylar Lin Visuals

    On a big stage, Jackson played in front of crowds exceeding 100,000 on eight occasions when he was a Michigan freshman. It’s been just twice since, in a reunion against the Wolverines in his second Husky game that provided a return to the Big House in 2021 and at Penn State last month. A turnout of 112,071 for the Michigan-Ohio State game in 2019 in Ann Arbor provided the most eyeballs that have seen him play.

    Besides the normal Big Ten fare, he’s faced the likes of Alabama, Notre Dame, Texas and Oregon in much anticipated match-ups. He’s even faced Michigan three times since leaving there, beating the Wolverines 27-17 this season at Husky Stadium after losing to them 31-10 in 2021 and in the CFP national championship game 34-13 last January in Houston.

    Demonstrating the oddities of his football travels, Jackson appeared in 20 games at the UW as a teammate to quarterback Michael Penix Jr., this after he opposed the left-hander once in 2020, losing to Penix and Indiana 38-21 during the COVID pandemic.

    For him, it’s been a lot of lessons learned, a measure of awareness to the little things, taking on responsibility.

    “Details matter,” Jackson said. “Details will separate you from anybody, any time. locking in.”

    He’s had his most catches in a game with 10 against Weber State in this year’s season opener and most yards two weeks later with 162 against Washington State in the Apple Cup. He also caught a 16-yard touchdown pass against his old team, Michigan, to help seal that midseason victory.

    Jackson dealt with a most difficult 2023 campaign, breaking a thumb to miss the first five games on the schedule. He returned to play against Oregon and Arizona State and sit out another game, returned a second time to play against USC and yet get held out of another outing, and returned a third time to play at Oregon State. He still wasn’t done missing out on the action.

    UW wide receiver Giles Jackson waits for a play to begin at Oregon.

    UW wide receiver Giles Jackson waits for a play to begin at Oregon. / Skylar Lin Visuals

    Working with DeBoer’s coaching staff, he voluntarily sat out the Apple Cup — in order to preserve his redshirt status and enable him to return this year initially for those coaches, who saw him as a needed contributor. He finished up that season by playing in the Pac-12 championship game, the Sugar Bowl and national semifinals, and the CFP title game.

    When Fisch’s staff took over, all of those plans could have gone to the wayside. Yet Jackson already was well acquainted with new Husky receivers coach Kevin Cummings, who had tried to recruit him to San Jose State and given him his first college scholarship offer in Antioch, California. He knew things would work out for him this season.

    When he first arrived at the UW, Jackson used to stare at a banner hanging in Dempsey Indoor, not exactly sure what it was telling him. He does now.

    “I remember when I first got here, I always used to look at it — ‘the Culture is Contagious’ — and like what does that mean?” he said. “Over the years I’ve been here, it’s a brotherhood. Everybody on the team, every year, I’m cool with them all. I’m grateful for that.”

    Considering where he’s been and for how long, Jackson has more teammates then most college football players will ever have, including those now with him in Texas for his last Husky outing.

    For the latest UW football and basketball news, go to si.com/college/washington





    After a tumultuous college football career filled with ups and downs, Giles Jackson’s journey will come to an end at the Sun Bowl. From highly-touted recruit to transferring schools multiple times, Jackson has faced his fair share of challenges in the world of college football.

    Jackson began his career at the University of Michigan, where he showed flashes of brilliance as a dynamic playmaker on offense and special teams. However, after two seasons with the Wolverines, Jackson decided to transfer to the University of Washington in search of a fresh start.

    At Washington, Jackson continued to showcase his speed and explosiveness, but found himself in a crowded receiving corps and struggled to find consistent playing time. Despite the challenges, Jackson never wavered in his determination to make an impact on the field.

    Now, as Jackson prepares to play in his final college football game at the Sun Bowl, he has the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and showcase his talents one last time. Whether it’s making a big play on offense, returning a kickoff for a touchdown, or providing leadership to his teammates, Jackson is determined to make the most of his last chance to shine on the college football stage.

    As he reflects on his journey, Jackson knows that the road to success has been long and winding, but he is grateful for the lessons learned and the growth experienced along the way. And as he takes the field at the Sun Bowl, Jackson will give it his all, leaving everything he has on the field in pursuit of victory and one final moment to remember in his college football career.

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