Vikings first-round pick Jordan Addison ‘truly sorry’ for driving incident; he allegedly hit 140 mph

Minnesota Vikings first-round choose Jordan Addison was cited early Thursday morning for reckless driving after allegedly driving 140 mph in a Lamborghini Urus.

The wide receiver mentioned Friday he used “poor judgment” behind the wheel.

“Yesterday morning I made a mistake and used poor judgment. I acknowledge and personal that. I’m going to be taught from this and never repeat the conduct. I’m actually sorry,” he said in a statement Friday evening.

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Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings poses for a portrait throughout the NFLPA Rookie Premiere Might 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)

An incident report by police, posted on social media by a number of reporters, says a state trooper was touring eastbound on Interstate 94 close to Dale Road when the trooper noticed the Urus touring at 140 mph in a 55 mph zone. 

Addison, 21, and drafted twenty third total by the Vikings out of USC, was issued a quotation for rushing and reckless driving. 

The Vikings mentioned Thursday afternoon they have been conscious of the scenario.

Social media was fast to criticize Addison, suggesting he ought to have discovered from the Henry Ruggs scenario.

Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings poses for a portrait throughout the NFLPA Rookie Premiere Might 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)

Ruggs was a first-round choose by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020. In his second season with the group, Ruggs was concerned in an accident that killed a girl whereas he was allegedly driving 156 mph and beneath the affect.

The 6-foot, 175-pound Addison was a standout at USC final season with 875 yards and eight touchdowns over 11 video games. He totaled 1,593 yards and 18 complete touchdowns throughout his 2021 season with Pitt within the ACC. 

Addison was a part of a historic run within the 2023 NFL Draft throughout which 4 straight vast receivers have been taken.

Jordan Addison walks the purple carpet on the Nationwide WWI Museum and Memorial April 27, 2023 in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Photographs)

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Jaxon Smith-Nijgba (Seattle Seahawks), Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers), and Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens) went earlier than him. Nevertheless, specialists consider Addison might have essentially the most instant affect on his group. He’ll exchange Adam Thielen, who had 107 targets final 12 months. Minnesota minimize the veteran receiver within the offseason.

With Thielen out, Addison might slot in with Justin Jefferson and Ok.J. Osborn with Kirk Cousins remaining beneath heart.

Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.