The 2022 offseason took a huge turn when reports came out that University of Pittsburgh receiver Jordan Addison was going to announce that he was transferring to USC. After allegations of tampering and major discourse in the college football community, Addison officially put his name into the portal. In 2021, Addison won the Biletnikoff Trophy — awarded to the best receiver in college football — after recording 100 receptions, 1,593 yards, and 17 touchdowns last season.
With that hardware to his name, Addison became one of the most notable players to ever hit the transfer portal, and arguably the most valuable non-quarterback since the portal started in April 2021.