Rookie profile

2022 Rookie profile

Drake London - WR

Franchise Football League

est 1989

6' 2"

227

33 7/8"

10"

Draft Profile:

FFL89 Pick

Rd.		#

Comments:

WalterFootball.com

Draft Pick: Atlanta
Round	1	Pick #	8
DOB		7 - 24 - 2001
College:		USC
Ranking:
DLF	3	Pos.	WR1
DLF Rookie ADP		2.88
DLF Overall ADP		28.33
Comparison:		Mike Evans
NFL Grade:		6.34
Will be starter within first two seasons
Comparison:		Ed McCaffrey
Project. round		1st
CBSsports - rankings
Rookie Overall:		12
Position		WR3
Comparison:		Alshon Jeffery
PFF - ProFootballFocus
PFF	WR1	Overall	11
Project. round		1st
Comparison:		Brandon Marshall
Contract
5-12 signed contract

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BMI - 24.78

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Prospects Comments

6' 4"

219

FFL89 Pick
McGibblets
Rd.	1	#	2

33"

9 3/8"

BMI = High Body Mass Index

higher than 32.0 is extraordinary

Formula: mass(lbs) / height(in.)^2 x 703

RB - 27.00 - 32.00 WR - 26.00 - 30.00

Bye

Week

NFL - "I think he is going to test better than people think but I doubt he runs. I don't care how fast he is, I wouldn't be against him because his ball skills are really special." -- Area scout for AFC team

PFF - London's going to be a 100-catch, 10-touchdown-a-season guy sooner rather than later.

FB Guys - Is London a classic “X” receiver, winning outside with size and contested-catch skills, or is he “just” a big slot. His ceiling isn’t as high as other receivers in the top five of this class, but he offers a size and experience combination that none of the other five have. Man coverage could give him trouble and separation might not be easy to come by, so the quarterback he is paired with will be key.

DLF - Post-Draft Summary: We've been wondering for months who would actually end up being the first wide receiver taken. In the end, it was London, drafted to the Falcons at #8 overall. With Calvin Ridley suspended for the season and Matt Ryan in Indianapolis, the Falcons were desperate for talent and London fits the bill. Still, it's hard to be overly excited about London's short-term prospects as he'll be paired with Marcus Mariota, at least for the 2022 season. Long-term, he's a solid bet for production. The challenge for dynasty owners is going to be patience. There are other receivers out there who land in better spots. In the end, London looks the part of a first round rookie pick, but likely not in the top three.