USC Football News: Trojans First-Round Pick Cemented on All-American Plaque

Just a couple of years ago, Drake London was among the best wide receiver options for the USC Trojans and served as a focal point of their offense for three seasons straight. He remained loyal through it all and had his best individual campaign in 2021, where he was able to record 1,084 yards to go with 88 receptions.

Fans of the university got to see him grow through the years and everything came full circle when he declared for the draft after the 2021 season and got selected number eight by the Atlanta Falcons.

Former USC quarterback Carson Palmer highlighted exactly what makes London special in a past press conference.

"Drake man, he’s this new breed of big, physical talent," Palmer said. "I think the sky is the limit, I mean obviously he is still a younger player and has got some time left. I hope he stays at SC for a couple more years, I doubt that is the case, I don't know his exact age, but he looks like he is the next possible Megatron in my opinion.”

And now London continues to garner the respect of the entire NFL world as he continues his professional journey.

However, USC always shows their appreciation to him for what he was able to accomplish there during his three years in college and he most recently got his named cemented on their All-American plaque.

Forever cemented in Trojan history.

Congrats @DrakeLondon_ ‼️🫡✌️ pic.twitter.com/56AJeYstes
— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) June 29, 2023

When reflecting on the accomplishment, London got pretty emotional.

"It's surreal," said London. "Just coming out here every day for practice and just seeing this wall grow as my career continued here and then you want to be something great when you get here so you can be part of this wall and I just set my goals and got them."

(Via USC Football)

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