NFL Draft: Who Is Michael Blackman? Jordan Addison Brother

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Many fans are curious about Michael Blackman. Blackman is the brother of Jordan Addison.

Jordan Addison, born on January 27, 2002, is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

The Vikings drafted the Frederick native with the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

The professional football player attended Tuscarora High School and played wide receiver, quarterback, and defensive back for the high school team.

Jordan Addison, A Professional Football Player
Jordan Addison, A Professional Football Player (Source: Instagram)

After high school, he committed to the University of Pittsburgh, where Kenny Pickett also played, for his collegiate football career.

Playing two seasons with the Pittsburgh Panthers, he earned consensus All-American honors and won the 2021 Fred Biletnikoff Award.

In May 2022, Addison transferred to the University of Southern California and played for the USC Trojans football team.

He wore the #3 jersey with the USC Trojans, which was retired in honor of Carson Palmer.

Jordan Addison Brother

Fans were curious about the Vikings’ 2023 first-round pick, Jordan Addison’s brother, and his family. Jordan likes to talk about his professional life rather than his personal life.

Is Jordan Addison related to Michael Blackman? Are they brothers? These kinds of questions are surfacing on the Internet.

Jordan Addison and Michael Blackman are brothers. However, we could not come to a conclusion if they are from the same father.

Michael, his older brother, played safety at Shepherd University. Michael was the one who Jordan looked up to while growing up.

Jordan Addison Family

Jordan Addison is born to his parents, Keisha Blackman and Rolando Addison. He has not revealed much details about his siblings or the family.

However, he is reported to have six brothers, including Michael, and three sisters. Out of his three sisters, his two elder sisters are Deija Denise and Domo.

Jordan Addison Carrying His Award
Jordan Addison Carrying His Award (Source: Instagram)

Deija Denise was born on May 29, 1995, and Domo on April 4, 1998.

His family has supported him since childhood and motivated him to pursue his football career.

The siblings also encourage and cheer the wide receiver outside the spotlight of the media and public.

Additionally, the family watches each and every Jordan game live or on television.

Jordan Addison Journey To NFL

While playing as a freshman at Pittsburgh in 2020, Jordan played 10 games and started eight. He also led the team with four touchdowns and 60 receptions for 666 yards.

In the 2020 season, he was named Freshman All-American by The Athletic, Rivals, and 247 Sports.

The Vikings’ wide receiver also became the first Pitt freshman to achieve multiple 100-yard receiving games.

He had the longest reception by a Pitt player of the season 75-yard for a touchdown against NC State.

Addison led the college football team in 2021 in touchdown receptions with 17 while catching 100 passes for 1593 yards.

Jordan Addison In The Field
Jordan Addison In The Field (Source: Instagram)

Additionally, Jordan received first-team All-ACC honors in 2021 and again earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2022.

In his sophomore season, he compiled 1,593 receiving yards and 100 receptions with 17 touchdowns.

After transferring to the University of Southern California, he played 11 games for the USC Trojans and recorded 875 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.

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