More Details Emerge of Jordan Addison Tampering From USC

The Pitt wide receiver is looking at a major NIL deal.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers are expected to lose wide receiver Jordan Addison, who is likely to transfer to USC for a "massive" NIL deal. Now, more details have emerged on the Trojans' potential illegal tampering to recruit the 2021 Biletnikoff Award.

According to PantherLair.com, Addison is already in Los Angeles. 

"Jordan Addison is not in the transfer portal, which means coaches from other teams cannot contact him," PantherLair.com released. “[Also] Jordan Addison is in Los Angeles today."

Head coach Pat Narduzzi contacted USC coach Lincoln Riley about his suspicion of illegal tampering, according to ESPN's Pete. Thamel. Addison is not yet in the transfer portal so teams cannot contact him. He has until May 1 to enter to be eligible to play next season. 

"This is a really fascinating situation that’s suddenly thrust itself to the forefront of being the biggest story in all of college football,” Thamel said. "Jordan Addison won the Biletnikoff [Award] last year. He was a first-team All-American. The Pitt football staff has essentially accused USC of tampering in this situation. They feel strongly like USC is a possible destination.

"It’s to the point where Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi multiple times called USC coach Lincoln Riley yesterday and had some pointed conversations with him to express his displeasure. I really think we may look back on this as something in college football that’s a little bit of a pivot point. You have one of the most established stars in the sport who will find out in the next 18 hours whether or not he could go on the open market."

Last season, Addison had 100 receptions for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns. 

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