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LOOK: Drake London Inks Rookie Contract With Falcons

London was drafted at No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons.

Former USC wide receiver Drake London inked his first NFL contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. 

According to the team's website:

"London's rookie deal is estimated to have a total value of $24.66 million, according to OverTheCap.com. The rookie receiver will carry a 2022 cap hit of $4.48 million. That cap hit will rise by about one million dollars over the course of the next four years. WSB-TV's Zach Klein reported the total value of the deal was "a little over $21.5 million."

Drake London

Drake London

London was the first wide receiver taken off the draft boards at the 2022 NFL Draft. He was selected at No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons.

The SoCal native spent three seasons at USC and recorded 160 receptions for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns during his career. He also earned all-conference honors and was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year.

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