Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison, the winner of the Biletnikoff Award this season, opted to enter the transfer portal after two seasons as a star for the Panthers. Early reports have USC or a return to Pitt as the most likely options, but Addison has plenty of time before making a decision.
Addison’s sophomore season was truly special. In addition to winning the award as the nation’s best wide receiver, Addison led Pitt to an 11-3 record, a Peach Bowl berth and the first conference championship in program history. Addison ranked No. 4 in the nation with 1,593 yards receiving and led the country with 17 touchdowns in the legendary season.
While Addison could easily be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft if he stays at Pitt, the bright lights of USC have plenty to offer. Here are pros and cons for Addison as he makes a potentially career-defining decision.
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Pros: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Addison came to Pittsburgh as the No. 275 prospect in the nation, and quickly found his footing. Even as a freshman, Addison had 60 catches to emerge as an All-ACC caliber player. If Addison comes anywhere close to replicating his 2021 performance, he will be one of the first two wide receivers off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft (along with Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba).
While there is turnover, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi worked hard to build a strong staff to maximize Addison. Narduzzi poached Frank Cignetti Jr. from ACC rival Boston College to run the offense and sold Tiquan Underwood on leaving his alma mater to coach Addison. Additionally, quarterback Kedon Slovis transferred from USC in hopes of rediscovering his freshman form.
Addison led Pitt to the program’s first ACC championship in 2021. Everything is built around his…
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