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WATCH: Jordan Addison Makes Incredible TD Catch at Vikings Practice

Minnesota's first-round pick shows off his leaping ability during joint practice with the Cardinals.

Luke Easterling

WATCH: Jordan Addison Makes Incredible TD Catch at Vikings Practice
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The Minnesota Vikings already have arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL in Justin Jefferson, but that didn't stop them from spending their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on USC's Jordan Addison.

While Addison took some predraft criticism for his lean frame and lack of physicality, he's already putting those concerns to rest with his performance in preseason and training camp action.

The latest highlight-reel play from Addison came during Friday's joint practice with the Arizon Cardinals, as Addison went airborne in the back corner of the end zone to bring down an impressive touchdown catch, embarrassing his would-be defender:

With Adam Thielen gone, Addison should slide immediately into his vacated WR2 role opposite Jefferson, and with opposing defenses focused on stopping No. 18, Addison should have plenty of room to make plays like these throughout his rookie season and beyond.

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Luke Easterling
LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

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