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It wasn’t a quarterback and it wasn’t a player on the defensive side of the ball. With the No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah selected former Pitt/USC wideout Jordan Addison.
A former four-star recruit from Tuscarora High School in Maryland, Addison initially committed to the in-state Terrapins before opting to enroll at Pittsburgh. After a solid freshman campaign, Addison exploded onto the national college football scene by winning the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the top WR in the FBS. He was certainly worthy, racking up 100 receptions for 1,573 yards and a whopping 17 touchdowns.
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Addison then transferred to USC, and while this past season wasn’t as legendary, he cemented himself as a potential first-round pick by catching passes from Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. In 11 games, Addison caught 59 passes for 875 yards and eight touchdowns.
With the loss of Adam Thielen, a young wide receiver with potential was a need for the Vikings. At No. 23 overall, Addison could be a potential steal. Below is a comprehensive draft profile for Addison, including his scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, combine results, college and high school accolades and overall NFL outlook.
NFL Draft grade: A
“He is my favorite receiver in this class. He will be a perfect complement to Justin Jefferson, He is a great route runner. Needs to get a little bigger since he weighs 175 pounds, but that will happen.” — Pete Prisco
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Jordan Addison draft profile
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2023-04-28 03:39:08
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