USC’s Drake London Declares for 2022 NFL Draft

By Adam D Anglo On Dec 10, 2021

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USC wide receiver Drake London has declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

Dråkë @DrakeLondon_

To the best University in the world, Thank you for everything! Fight on forever! One-Five… ✌???? <a href=”https://t.co/UgxJO3xsUF”>pic.twitter.com/UgxJO3xsUF</a>

The 6’5″, 210-pound junior out of Moorpark, California, dominated the 2021 campaign with 88 catches, 1,084 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. He amassed 130 or more yards in six of eight games.

London’s season ended abruptly after he suffered a fractured right ankle upon being hit while scoring a six-yard touchdown during the second quarter of a 41-34 win over Arizona on Oct. 30. Medical personnel placed an air cast around his ankle before London was carted off the field.

NFL draft analyst Matt Miller provided an update two days later.

Matt Miller @nfldraftscout

London will have surgery on Thursday. Source tells me there is no ligament damage and the expectation is he will be able to test pre-draft. <a href=”https://t.co/DBCH0ogHxe”>https://t.co/DBCH0ogHxe</a>

London also reached out to his fans that day on Twitter:

Dråkë @DrakeLondon_

Trojan Family, Thank you all so much for the outpouring of love and support. It has been truly humbling. While this was unexpected, it’s just a minor set back. I can’t wait to hit the field again soon, stronger than ever! Fight On! ✌????✌????

There simply wasn’t a better wideout in college football over the first two months of the season, as Pro Football Focus noted:

PFF College Football @PFF_College

Drake London was the highest-graded WR this season ???? 91.3 grade (1st) ???? 1,083 yards (1st) ???? 19 contested catches (1st) ???? 22 forced missed tackles (1st) <a href=”https://t.co/iN4JumgswY”>pic.twitter.com/iN4JumgswY</a>

The B/R NFL Scouting Department recognizes London’s talents as well, listing him as the No. 9 overall prospect and No. 1 wideout in the 2022 NFL draft class.

London’s athleticism has enabled him to find success in other sports. He notably played basketball during his freshman year at USC, one season after averaging 29.2 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists for Moorpark High School during his senior campaign.

Now he’ll look to light up the NFL on Sundays.

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