
Drake London Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 213 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- July 24, 2001 (20)
- Experience
- Rookie
- Drafted
- 2022 / Rd. 1 / Pk. 8 (ATL)
- College
- USC
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Drake London News
Former USC wide receiver Drake London officially signed with the Falcons on Thursday. The deal is estimated to be worth nearly $25 million, fully guaranteed, over four years, with the Falcons holding the option for an additional season. London, the No. 8 overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, accumulated 160 catches for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns throughout three seasons at the collegiate level. The 20-year-old could get plenty of looks during the 2022-23 campaign, primarily with Atlanta lacking quality depth at the position. However, potential quarterback instability could hinder him from reaching his potential during his rookie year.
The Atlanta Falcons drafted USC wide receiver Drake London with the No. 8 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. London was the Player of the Year on offense in the Pac-12 last year despite missing the last four games of the season with a fractured ankle. He has tremendous athleticism and was also a basketball player earlier in this career. It's well-known that the Falcons have a big need for pass-catching talent after Russell Gage left in free agency and the team lost Calvin Ridley for the entire season due to a suspension. London could have issues with his straight-line speed at the next level, and his rookie season could be rough with Marcus Mariota throwing him passes, but in the long-term, his physical skills and contested-catch ability should make him a strong receiving threat.
USC wide receiver Drake London is visiting with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday. The 20-year-old, who could be the first wide receiver off the board in next week's draft, has plenty of suitors. With Washington holding pick No. 11 and yet to reach a contract extension with fourth-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin, they could certainly be a viable landing spot for London. After trading for quarterback Carson Wentz and struggling to find any rhythm on offense last year, a player with London's presence on the outside should provide an immediate boost to the passing game. Wentz will need every weapon he can get in order to see a revival in Washington. With London profiling somewhat similar to fellow USC wide receiver product and former Wentz teammate Michael Pittman Jr., the move could make a lot of sense.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
QB | Marcus Mariota |
Desmond Ridder | |
RB | Cordarrelle Patterson |
Damien Williams | |
FB | Keith Smith |
LWR | Bryan Edwards |
KhaDarel Hodge | |
RWR | Drake London |
Auden Tate | |
SWR | Olamide Zaccheaus |
Damiere Byrd | |
LTE | Kyle Pitts |
Anthony Firkser | |
LT | Jake Matthews |
Elijah Wilkinson | |
LG | Jalen Mayfield |
Justin Shaffer | |
C | Matt Hennessy |
Drew Dalman | |
RG | Chris Lindstrom |
Colby Gossett | |
RT | Kaleb McGary |
Germain Ifedi |
DE | Marlon Davidson |
Nick Thurman | |
NT | Ta'Quon Graham |
Anthony Rush | |
DT | Grady Jarrett |
Vincent Taylor | |
LOLB | Lorenzo Carter |
DeAngelo Malone | |
LILB | Mykal Walker |
Troy Andersen | |
RILB | Rashaan Evans |
Deion Jones | |
ROLB | Arnold Ebiketie |
Adetokunbo Ogundeji | |
LCB | A.J. Terrell |
Darren Hall | |
SS | Jaylinn Hawkins |
Dean Marlowe | |
FS | Erik Harris |
Richie Grant | |
RCB | Casey Hayward Jr. |
Teez Tabor | |
NB | Isaiah Oliver |
Mike Ford |
PK | Younghoe Koo |