No longer a newcomer, Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison will be asked to hoist a heavier load this year as one of the top pass catchers in the ACC.

He’ll enter his sophomore season as one of eight ACC players named to the watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation to the FBS’ outstanding receiver.

As a freshman in 2020, Addison led Pitt in receptions (60), receiving yards (666) and receiving touchdowns (four). He was the first freshman in seven years (Tyler Boyd) to lead the Panthers in receiving.

Addison also led the nation’s freshmen in catches per game (six) and total catches, earned Freshman All-American honors from three services and runner-up ACC Rookie of the Year.

“He’ll catch everything,” coach Pat Narduzzi said. “I’m not sure I’ve seen him drop a ball in a practice, not many in a game and certainly Kenny (Pickett’s) favorite target.”

Former Pitt wide receivers Antonio Bryant (2000) and Larry Fitzgerald (2003) are prior winners of the Biletnikoff Award as sophomores. The 2021 winner will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards telecast Dec. 9.

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