WATCH: Jordan Addison goes in-depth on why he wanted to wear No. 3, his call with Carson Palmer

The USC Trojans got new wideout Jordan Addison behind the camera to reveal why and how he got the No. 3 jersey for the 2022 season. Former Trojans star quarterback Carson Palmer used to wear No. 3 and the reigning Biletnikoff winner had to check in with him first to make sure he wasn’t stepping on the legend’s toes.

“I had got his number from Lincoln (Riley), he told me I had to check in with him to wear the number,” Addison said. “So, he got us on the phone. We had a great conversation and he gave me his blessing on wearing the number. I really appreciate him and I’m going to show him why him giving me the number was the best decision.

“I watched a little bit of his tape before I called him just to get a little bit more about what he did in college because I’d seen what he did in the pros. That conversation went really well though. He told me he didn’t just want to give his number to anybody. He wanted to make sure I was the right fit character-wise. It really means a lot to be wearing the number that a Heisman Trophy winner wore when he played here.”

Addison takes after former Alabama No. 3

The former Pittsburgh Panthers receiver also revealed that he’s worn the No. 3 since his high school days for a specific reason.

“I started wearing No. 3 in high school because of my favorite receiver Calvin Ridley,” Addison said. “He’s really just a big inspiration for me and why I started playing receiver.”

Unlike Ridley who won’t be playing his season due to a betting-related suspension, Jordan Addison has an opportunity to rack up another 1,000-plus yard season before moving on to the NFL. He could win the Biletnikoff once again, and maybe even the Heisman Trophy.