Jordan Addison explains why USC's 'family culture' made his transfer transition easier

The USC Trojans new star wide receiver, Jordan Addison, recently sat down with the media and talked about his experience thus far in the program. Addison was one of a handful of star players to join Lincoln Riley in sunny Southern California this offseason. At the beginning of his interview, the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner explained what made his transfer transition to USC easier.

“Usually, this transition is a little bit tough, but just like the family culture they have here, and everybody welcomed me with open arms. And I got a lot of support, so that made it a lot easier to come in here and do what I gotta do,” said Addison.

While the warm family welcome was extended to him from both Trojan’s current and past, there was one group, in particular, Addison explained made him feel the most welcomed.

“Really the receiver room. They welcomed me in and brought me in under their wing. We’ve been going to war with each other. We’ve been outside on the field, running sprints, doing what we have to do to get prepared for the season. I feel like I can stick with those guys.”

The program and fans expect big things from their new star wide receiver, and even former Trojan stars believe in Addison already. Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at USC, Carson Palmer, has so much trust in the new pass catcher that he allowed Addison to sport his retired No.3 jersey.

Whether or not his tenure with the Trojans will be successful or not still remains to be seen. But USC has started this relationship off on the right foot with the family culture approach, and that can go a long way toward building a solid foundation for this new era of Trojan football.

Addison addresses whether he discussed transfer with Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi

After announcing his decision to transfer you to USC, stories and rumors began to circulate about what was the actual reason Addison transferred. Some courtesy of his former coaching staff. But how much thought has the former Pittsburgh Panther given these rumors? More importantly, has Addison gone back and discussed his transfer reasons with his former head coach Pat Narduzzi?

“Oh no, I didn’t do any of that. Like I said (before), I know where my focus is and what I’m trying to do for my life and my family,” said Addison. “So I didn’t think I really needed to go back and talk to him. Whatever they had to say, they can say. I appreciate them for giving me the opportunity to even play at that prestigious institution, but it’s all good now.

And for anybody anticipating the Trojans’ new star receiver to be remorseful about his exit from Pittsburgh, you probably shouldn’t hold your breath on that:

“I mean, they say it’s a business. So sometimes you gotta make decisions for you what’s best for you.

As Addison pointed out, the world of college football it’s a business. And in the past, players had little control over the role they played within it. But now, thanks to NIL and the transfer portal, college athletes have more control over their future than at any other time in collegiate sports history. Addison knows that and did what he believes is best for him and his family.