Drake London
22-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
69
YDS
905
TD
2
AVG
13.1
TAR
110
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
London mostly looked the part of an eighth overall pick in his first two NFL seasons, mixing flashes of brilliance with stretches of poor production in a run-heavy Atlanta offense that had some of the worst QB play in the league. He enters Year 3 as one of the most obvious candidates for a big breakout, after the Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith and signed 35-year-old QB Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract. London did take small steps backward between Year 1 and 2 in terms of target share (29.1 percent to 23.1) and per-route production (2.04 to 1.90), but with his catch rate staying right around 62 percent and his yards per catch rising from 12.0 to 13.1. Forty-three WRs ran more routes than his 493 last year, so volume growth alone would be enough to push him well over 1,000 yards. There's also potential for efficiency improvement, of course, with London turning 23 this summer and finally paired with a quality QB. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is a bit of an unknown given that he's never called plays before, but he at least figures to favor the passing game and three-wide formations far more than Smith ever did, having spent the past five years under Sean McVay in Los Angeles. London's stiffest target competition comes from other positions, with TE Kyle Pitts and RB Bijan Robinson also sure to be big parts of the offense, while free-agent addition Darnell Mooney is the Falcons' only other WR that has any track record of earning significant targets. Read Past Outlooks
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Outlook looking up
London is positioned to benefit from improved quarterback play going forward, with Kirk Cousins (Achilles) having officially inked a four-year deal worth up to $180 million with the Falcons on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
London has sketched solid behind-the-scenes metrics in each of his first two pro seasons. However, while having to endure a combination of Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke under center, the 2022 first-round pick has also failed to record a 1,000-yard receiving campaign yet. He finished his rookie season with a 72-866-4 line while playing all 17 games, and 2023 with a 69-905-2 line in one less contest. Even coming off an Achilles tear at 35 years old, Cousins promises reliable passing production, with London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson as his go-to playmakers, in addition to recent addition Darnell Mooney. Cousins threw for 4,000-plus passing yards in seven of his last eight seasons from 2015-22, and regularly hovered around the 30-touchdown range. Considering his improved situation, London figures to be a popular breakout candidate in 2024 fantasy drafts, one who it wouldn't be surprising to see come off the board top-10 at his position.
London has sketched solid behind-the-scenes metrics in each of his first two pro seasons. However, while having to endure a combination of Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke under center, the 2022 first-round pick has also failed to record a 1,000-yard receiving campaign yet. He finished his rookie season with a 72-866-4 line while playing all 17 games, and 2023 with a 69-905-2 line in one less contest. Even coming off an Achilles tear at 35 years old, Cousins promises reliable passing production, with London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson as his go-to playmakers, in addition to recent addition Darnell Mooney. Cousins threw for 4,000-plus passing yards in seven of his last eight seasons from 2015-22, and regularly hovered around the 30-touchdown range. Considering his improved situation, London figures to be a popular breakout candidate in 2024 fantasy drafts, one who it wouldn't be surprising to see come off the board top-10 at his position.
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Air Yards Per Game
76.8Air Yards Per Snap
1.48% Team Air Yards
30.4%% Team Targets
21.6%Avg Depth of Target
11.3 YdsCatch Rate
62.7%Drop Rate
2.7%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
23.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Height
6' 4"Weight
213 lbsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
33.00 in
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Big upgrade at QB
London will be catching passes from Kirk Cousins in 2024 after the veteran quarterback signed a four-year contract with the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Selected eighth overall in the 2022 Draft, London has seen at least 110 targets in each of his first two NFL seasons and totaled 141 catches for 1,771 yards and six touchdowns despite working with a lackluster collection of QBs that included Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota. Cousins represents a huge upgrade under center, potentially setting up London and other Atlanta pass catchers like tight end Kyle Pitts for breakout campaigns. The 35-year-old Cousins did see his 2023 season end early due to a torn Achilles tendon, but the Falcons showed the utmost confidence in his recovery, guaranteeing $100 million of his $180 million deal.
Selected eighth overall in the 2022 Draft, London has seen at least 110 targets in each of his first two NFL seasons and totaled 141 catches for 1,771 yards and six touchdowns despite working with a lackluster collection of QBs that included Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota. Cousins represents a huge upgrade under center, potentially setting up London and other Atlanta pass catchers like tight end Kyle Pitts for breakout campaigns. The 35-year-old Cousins did see his 2023 season end early due to a torn Achilles tendon, but the Falcons showed the utmost confidence in his recovery, guaranteeing $100 million of his $180 million deal.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
London might not go ahead of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson if there were a 2022 redraft, but the eighth overall pick showed plenty of signs of his bright future amidst an uneven rookie season. The USC product opened with 214 yards and two TDs his first three weeks before settling into a prolonged slump in an extremely run-heavy offense. London then picked it back up in December to average 6.2 catches and 85.6 yards over his final five games while primarily catching passes from fellow rookie Desmond Ridder, who reportedly will enter 2023 as the starter ahead of offseason addition Taylor Heinicke. Coach Arthur Smith still figures to emphasize the run first and foremost, especially after drafting Bijan Robinson eighth overall this spring, but London saw a massive 29.3 percent target share last season (117 of 400 team targets) and could own a similar portion of the passing game with only TE Kyle Pitts representing serious competition. Also consider that London turns 22 in July, making him the same age as a lot of rookies but with an 866-yard NFL season to his name already.
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Four catches to close out season
London brought in four of nine targets for 41 yards in the Falcons' 48-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
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Quiet again in Week 17
London secured four of 10 targets for 56 yards in the Falcons' 37-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
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Three catches in Week 16 win
London brought in three of four targets for 39 yards in the Falcons' 29-10 win over the Colts on Sunday.
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Contained in Week 15 loss
London brought in two of three targets for 24 yards in the Falcons' 9-7 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
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Stellar production in Week 14 loss
London brought in 10 of 11 targets for 172 yards in the Falcons' 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also recorded a two-point conversion catch.
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