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USC WR Jordan Addison Declares For The 2023 NFL Draft

By Jacob Schyvinck

Oct 15, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) catches a pass against the Utah Utes in the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) catches a pass against the Utah Utes in the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /
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USC wide receiver Jordan Addison, one of the top receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft, has officially declared.

A few top 2023 NFL Draft prospects hadn’t yet declared before the Monday deadline, but now they’re coming in. One of those is the potential WR1 in the 2023 NFL Draft, USC standout pass catcher Jordan Addison. He is now officially in for the draft, first reported by The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman.

As mentioned above, Addison was the 2021 Biletnikoff winner, catching 100 passes for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns. He certainly helped elevate 2022 first-round quarterback Kenny Pickett along with helping Pitt win the ACC. After Pickett left for the NFL, Addison transferred to USC to play with Caleb Williams. Addison didn’t repeat the numbers of 2021, but still had a good year, catching 59 passes for 875 yards and eight touchdowns amidst a loaded receiver room.

Jordan Addison is on the smaller side as a receiver prospect, currently listed at 5’11” and 175 pounds. But, he’s an excellent separator with well-utilized speed to threaten and win vertically, and has quick and efficient route break transitions. His ability to win against man and zone coverage will excite teams, and he has an impressive toolbox to win after the catch.

The other big question is if his size will allow him to thrive on the perimeter, even with his increased usage out wide at USC after mostly playing in the slot at Pitt. This isn’t uncommon, with both Jahan Dotson and Devonta Smith receiving those questions the past two drafts. Smith and Dotson both have answered the call on the perimeter, and Addison can do the same.

Where could Addison end up when the 2023 NFL Draft rolls around? Because other smaller receivers have had no problem being selected in the top 20, Addison should easily be drafted that high this coming April. This class isn’t a dominant group at the top (Quentin Johnston and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are others in contention), so it isn’t crazy to assume that Addison could be the first or second receiver drafted, potentially to teams that need his skill set, like the Texans, Patriots, and Titans.

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