The Extra Point: What Are Alabama’s Chances of Landing Jordan Addison?

Final month, the faculty soccer world was despatched right into a frenzy when Biletnikoff Award winner and Pitt large receiver Jordan Addison was reported to be getting into the switch portal and transferring to USC for a profitable NIL deal. 

Because the unique report, Addison has formally entered the portal, however has but to announce a switch to USC like many initially anticipated. Many colleges have been linked to the 6-foot, 175-pound rising junior, Alabama being included. 

Final season, Addison caught 100 passes and gathered 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns catching passes from Steelers first spherical draft decide Kenny Pickett en path to Pitt’s ACC Championship season. He was awarded the Biletnikoff Award for being faculty soccer’s most excellent large receiver over the likes of Alabama’s Jameson Williams, and Purdue’s David Bell, who each went within the first two days of the 2022 NFL Draft. 

Addison took an official go to to Texas final week to go to with head coach and former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. After his Texas go to, he visited USC and head coach Lincoln Riley.

In line with ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Addison is anticipated to go to Alabama someday sooner or later earlier than making his choice. 

If Alabama had been to land Addison, he would be part of two large receivers who’ve transferred into Tuscaloosa for the reason that conclusion of the 2021 season. These would come with former Georgia Bulldog Jermaine Burton and former Louisville Cardinal Tyler Harrell. He would additionally be part of a proficient returning receiving corps that boasts the skills of rising sophomores Ja’Corey Brooks, JoJo Earle, and Christian Leary, amongst many others.

It appears to be a three-team race for Addison because it at the moment stands with Texas, USC, and Alabama. In line with The Athletic, Addison labored out with Alabama quarterback and reigning Hesiman Trophy winner Bryce Younger in southern California almost two weeks in the past.

Take a look at the video on the high of the web page the place BamaCentral’s Blake Byler and Joey Blackwell focus on Jordan Addison’s switch choice.

Gallery: Jordan Addison at Pitt