Well dang! Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison was cited for speeding and reckless driving early Thursday morning in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The 21-year-old wide receiver is being accused of traveling 140 mph in a 55-mph zone while driving a Lamborghini Urus sport utility vehicle, according to a statement by the Minnesota State Patrol. The incident occurred on eastbound Interstate 94 near Dale Street in St. Paul, according to the MSP.
Addison, whose place of residence is listed as Frederick, Md., played college football at Pittsburgh and Southern California. He won the 2021 Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver at Pitt before transferring to USC for his junior season.
“We are aware of last night’s traffic incident involving Jordan Addison and are gathering additional information,” the Vikings said in a statement via ESPN.
Addison signed his rookie deal in May, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, a four-year deal worth $13.73 million and a fifth-year option.
He became a top prospect through three strong seasons at USC and Pittsburgh between 2020 and 2022. During his single season in Southern California, Addison recorded 59 receptions for 875 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. Before that, he played two seasons for the Panthers. He had a breakout year in 2021, when he recorded 100 catches for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns, earning All-American honors and the Fred Biletnikoff Award.
Anticipated to compete for a starting role in Minnesota, Addison missed most of OTAs and mandatory minicamp this offseason due to an unspecified injury.
“We’re being overly cautious with him right now,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said in May. “Something that popped up toward the end of rookie minicamp. Nothing serious at all. Kind of a day-to-day thing that we’re working through.”
Vikings rookies are expected to report to training camp Sunday.