Drake London

American football wide receiver

Drake London - Athletes & Sports Figures born July 24th, 2001
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A professional football player, active in the National Football League. Played college football at the University of Southern California, where earned recognition as a standout wide receiver. Selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Demonstrated remarkable athletic ability and strong catching skills during rookie season, contributing significantly to his team's offense.

Selected 8th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft

First-team All-American in 2021

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