Raiders Scouting Report: USC WR Jordan Addison

As a member of the Pittsburgh Panthers in 2021, Jordan Addison won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best wideout. He would then enter the transfer portal and cement himself as the biggest name available. Electing to join head coach Lincoln Riley at USC, he and quarterback Caleb Williams became perhaps the best duo in the country. Despite playing in just eleven games, Addison recorded 875 receiving yards and eight touchdowns en route to a first-team All-Pac-12 selection. Should the Las Vegas Raiders take notice?

USC WR Jordan Addison’s Strengths

One of the most versatile receivers in the class, Addison lined up all over the field for the Trojans. As a weapon both on the boundary and in the slot, he will have a role in any offense immediately. From these alignments, he can run every route in the book due to his unreal body control and quickness in tight spaces. This comes in handy after the catch as well, where he is a force with the ball in his hands. While he does have good speed, he is also an incredibly patient player who runs thoughtful routes with nuanced route stems and has an innate ability to work the defender’s blind spot. Finally, due to his high usage rate in college, he can become an offensive focal point right away in the NFL.