Exclusive | Cops woke up passed out Jordan Addison before DUI arrest: bodycam video

A California Highway Patrol officer had to wake up an unconscious Jordan Addison in the middle of a lane on a Los Angeles roadway just prior to his DUI arrest last year, footage exclusively obtained by The Post shows.Video, released by authorities following last week’s disposition of Addison’s criminal case, was captured on a cop’s bodycam around 11:30 p.m.on July 12, 2024, after authorities alleged the NFL star blocked a lane of traffic near LAX when he fell asleep at the wheel of his Rolls-Royce.The video shows an officer approaching Addison’s car and telling dispatch “the party is passed out.” After several firm knocks on the window, Addison awoke and seemed confused.“You all right?” the cop asked.

“What’s going on?”“What do you mean?” Addison responded.“What do I mean?” the cop said to the Minnesota Vikings wideout.“You’ve been here asleep for like 15 minutes.”Addison ultimately stated he was “good” and told the officer he was on his way to the airport.

He said he had not been drinking, but after the cop checked his eyes, he ordered Addison out of the car and asked him a series of questions.Addison said he was heading to LAX from West Hollywood, and reiterated he “didn’t have anything to drink.” The 23-year-old, who played at USC before being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, eventually underwent field sobriety testing before he was administered a Breathalyzer.Following the roadside exams, Addison was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, and as he was being put in a squad car, cops discovered he had $150 in one-dollar bills on his person.Addison never explained why he had the unique amount of cash.Addison was later charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with at least a .08% BAC.

He initially pleaded not guilty, but in July 2025, he pleaded guilty to a lesser “wet reckless” charge after taking a deal from prosecutors.He was placed on one year of probation, ordered...