A very interesting development is happening at the University of Pittsburgh.
Jordan Addison, a star receiver for the Panthers, is strongly considering entering the NCAA transfer portal.
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Several rumors from marquee reporters and outlets have been discussing the matter. USC is Addison’s expected destination because of NIL opportunities, but will Nick Saban and Alabama football test the waters with Addison?
Jordan Addison is most likely going to USC to take the $$$ that USC and Lincoln are bringing to the table. This is AWFUL for CFB. I’m all for NIL but there has to be some protection/regulation/opportunity for Pitt to match the offer and keep the player they developed.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) April 30, 2022
SOURCE: Quite a situation brewing involving Biletnikoff Award winner Jordan Addison looking into transferring from Pitt with USC as a possible destination. He had 100 catches for 1593 yards and 17 TDs last year.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) April 30, 2022
Sources: Pitt WR Jordan Addision, who won the Biletnikoff Award as the country’s best WR, is strongly considering transferring from Pitt. He’s yet to appear in the NCAA transfer portal, but his transfer looms as a strong expectation. USC is a top potential destination.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 30, 2022
Hearing rumors that Biletnikoff winner Jordan Addison is transferring from Pitt to USC on a massive NIL deal. This is getting wild.
— Adam Breneman (@AdamBreneman81) April 30, 2022
Jordan Addison’s reported plans to leave Pitt generate national firestorm https://t.co/2OpfjZNdoI
— Post-Gazette Sports (@PGSportsNow) April 30, 2022
Alabama has plenty of NIL opportunities for players, and we have seen names such as Landon Dickerson, Jameson Williams, and Henry To’oto’o help the program to Southeastern Conference titles and national championships. The Crimson Tide plucked Jermaine Burton (formerly of Georgia) and Tyler Harrell (formerly of Louisville) from the portal as elite playmakers.
Addison won the Biletnikoff Award (nation’s top receiver) in 2021 after posting 100 receptions for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns. The 6-foot, 175-pounder was the primary target for Kenny Pickett. Lincoln Riley and USC have the resources to make the Trojans an attractive place for Addison. Also, Caleb Williams left Oklahoma to join Riley at USC to be the quarterback.
Alabama has the reigning Heisman Trophy winner in Bryce Young. Jameson Williams needed one season with Young as a transfer and became a first-round draft pick. We will see what happens as information heats up with Addison.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
