Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Moorpark, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Drake London
London was evaluated for a possible concussion during the Falcons' game on November 1, 2026, and was initially ruled questionable to return. He was back on the field within minutes. He remains a central part of the Falcons' passing offense.
London caught seven of ten targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 29-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers, his first touchdown of the 2026 season. He led the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets in that game. He was briefly removed for a concussion check before returning to play.
The Atlanta Falcons officially signed Drake London to a four-year contract extension worth about $141 million, keeping him with the team through the 2030 season. General manager Ian Cunningham described him as representing the direction the franchise is building toward. The deal made him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Drake London is an American professional football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected eighth overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft and was the first wide receiver taken in that draft. |
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| Team | Atlanta Falcons |
| Jersey Number | 5 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
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| Weight | 215 lbs |
| Throws | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Southern California (USC) |
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| College Recruitment | Committed to play football and basketball at USC out of Moorpark High School |
Family
| Parents | Supportive parents |
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| Siblings | An older sister |
Career
| NFL Draft | 2022, first round, 8th overall, Atlanta Falcons |
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| Debut | Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season |
| Contract | Signed a four-year extension in June 2026 worth about $141 million, with $100 million guaranteed, keeping him with the Falcons through 2030 |
| 2025 Season | 100 receptions, 1,271 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns |
| Career Totals (through 2026 Week 7) | 69 games, 347 receptions, 4,577 receiving yards, 23 touchdowns |
| 2026 Season (through Week 7) | 38 receptions, 616 receiving yards, 1 touchdown |
| Honours | Named to the NFL Top 100 Players list of 2026 at number 66 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the first wide receiver selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. | |
| 2. He has been the Falcons' leading receiver in each of his first three seasons. | |
| 3. He has been the Falcons' top receiver since he entered the league in 2022. |
