History of Jordan Addison in Timeline

Jordan Addison is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. He gained prominence playing college football, initially at the University of Pittsburgh where he won the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 2021, recognizing him as the nation's top receiver. He subsequently transferred to USC for his final college season. Addison was drafted into the NFL in the first round of the 2023 draft by the Vikings.

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January 27, 2002: Jordan Addison's Birth

On January 27, 2002, Jordan Lee Addison was born. He is now a professional football wide receiver.

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2002: Carson Palmer Heisman Trophy

In 2002, Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy.

2020: Freshman Season at Pittsburgh

In 2020, as a true freshman at Pittsburgh, Jordan Addison played 10 games, starting eight, and led the team with 60 receptions for 666 yards and four touchdowns.

2021: College Football Leader

In 2021, Jordan Addison led college football in touchdown receptions with 17, caught 100 passes for 1,593 yards, earned consensus All-American honors, and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award.

2021: Fred Biletnikoff Award

In 2021, Jordan Addison won the Fred Biletnikoff Award while playing college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

May 2022: Transfer to USC

In May 2022, Jordan Addison announced he would transfer to the University of Southern California to play for the USC Trojans football team and chose to wear #3.

July 20, 2023: Traffic Violation

On July 20, 2023, Jordan Addison was cited for speeding and reckless driving in Saint Paul, allegedly going 140 mph in a 55 mph zone. He later pled guilty to a petty misdemeanor and had his driver's license revoked for six months.

2023: NFL Debut

In 2023, Jordan Addison was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and had his NFL debut. He recorded 70 receptions for 911 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

July 12, 2024: Arrested for DUI

Shortly before midnight on July 12, 2024, Jordan Addison was arrested near the Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after being found asleep at the wheel.

July 31, 2024: Charged with Misdemeanors

On July 31, 2024, Jordan Addison was charged with two misdemeanors: driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with blood-alcohol content over California's legal limit.

July 15, 2025: Arraignment and Plea Hearing

On July 15, 2025, Jordan Addison's arraignment and plea hearing were scheduled at the Los Angeles Superior Court.

July 17, 2025: Plea on Lesser Charge

On July 17, 2025, Jordan Addison agreed to a plea on a lesser charge, known as a wet reckless, in order to settle his DUI case.

2025: NFL Suspension

In 2025, Jordan Addison was suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

January 12, 2026: Arrested for Trespassing

On January 12, 2026, Jordan Addison was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, on a misdemeanor trespassing charge and was later released after posting a $500 bond.