Jordan Addison, the USC WR, sits at No. 21 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 19% elite, 49% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Possesses athleticism and speed to work anywhere on the football field.”
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While he can get to the spot effectively, he has trouble consistently winning battles when he has coverage company beside him.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Addison’s route running features acceleration, dynamic steering and sudden turns at a moment’s notice.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Addison is a route-running specialist with impeccable timing and precision.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner is a tough matchup on the perimeter as a versatile playmaker who can win from the slot or out wide.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Inside/outside wideout with the speed and agility to work confidently on all three levels of the field, but lacking the size and catch strength generally associated with high-impact performers on the next level. Addison’s route running features acceleration, dynamic steering and sudden turns at a moment’s notice. While he can get to the spot effectively, he has trouble consistently winning battles when he has coverag…”
“…Addison is a route-running specialist with impeccable timing and precision. The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner is a tough matchup on the perimeter as a versatile playmaker who can win from the slot or out wide.…”
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