The Falcons picked USC wide receiver Drake London with the No. 8 overall pick.
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Statistics 2021: Eight begins | 88 receptions | 1,084 meters | 12.3 yards per catch 7 touchdowns | 8 drops
Honors: Second Team All-Pac 12 (2020); Pac-12 Offensive POY (2021); First Team All-Pac 12 (2021); Pac-12 receiving ladder (2021); Led the team in the receiving yards in 2021
Quote: “It will be like twin towers.” — Drake London on playing with Kyle Pitts
What you need next: Edge rusher and receiver were the two most important needs for the Falcons going into the draft, and they helped one of those positional groups with the No. 8 overall pick. They did that with Florida State pass rusher Jermaine Johnson and every receiver still available, and picked their favorite -Wideout from the group.
The Falcons still have a lot to do, especially on defense. They need help rushing off the edge, maybe more than a pass rusher, in addition to offensive line support on guard and tackle. They could use a cornerback and some help defensively. Quarterback is the obvious wild card, with some level of uncertainty as to whether they’ll take a passer on Day 2 or at any point in this draft.
Depth Analysis: Check out Tori McElhaney’s breakdown of how London fits Falcons