Jordan Addison, a Maryland native who excelled at Tuscarora High School in Frederick, was selected with the No. 23 overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in Thursday night’s NFL draft.

Just one pick after the Ravens selected fellow receiver Zay Flowers, the Vikings grabbed Addison, who excelled for two college programs over the past few years. Addison racked up 1,593 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in 2021 at Pittsburgh and added 875 receiving yards and eight scores at Southern California in 2022.

Addison did not excel at the NFL combine in March, but that didn’t seem to matter too much as he was the fourth wide receiver selected overall. Earlier this year, Pro Football Focus described Addison “as NFL-ready as it gets” and The Draft Network called him “among the most refined” prospects in the class.

“The biggest thing that pops with Addison is just how dynamic his play is before he gathers the football,” The Draft Network’s scouting report for the 5-foot-11, 21-year-old receiver said. “There’s a very strong sense of altering pace and attacking coverages with timing, allowing coverages to unfold before accelerating into his break and creating optimal separation.”

At the combine, Addison described his versatility as a strength, noting his ability to run shallow, intermediate and deep routes.

“I can do anything,” he said.

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