Finding Broncos: Drake London | WR

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 219 pounds
Arms: 33 inches
Hands: 9-3/8 inches

Combine Results

*Did not test at the Combine.

Stats

Pros

Has an elite catch radius with a good ability to box out and get up to high-point the ball.
Does a good job of boxing out defenders from the catch point.
Has worked in the slot with tremendous results and worked on the boundary.
Nothing but praise for his leadership and work ethic.
Shows a good football IQ when working against zone coverage.
A contested-catch maker and turns those 50/50 balls in his favor.
Does a good job of selling fakes through his routes.
Does an excellent job of working back to the ball.
Has good length and uses it to extend and get the ball.
Tracks the ball exceptionally well.
Has good creativity as a route runner to help him get some separation.
Size and strength help him after the catch.

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Cons

Doesn't have the quickest feet, which sometimes leads to a delayed release.
Could do more to keep defenders off his frame.
Little after-the-catch value.
Resembles a move tight end more than a full-time boundary receiver.
Needs strong pass protection because he takes time to set up his deeper routes.
Could be tougher as a blocker and more consistent for his size.
Can struggle to separate from corners.
Boundary production wasn't as consistent.
Recovering from an injury he suffered last season.
Had eight drops in eight games played before he got hurt in 2021.
Much more effective as a mismatch weapon out of the slot in 2020 than in a boundary role in 2021.

Overview

Drake London is a big-bodied receiver who can be highly effective when working from the slot. He does an excellent job of making contested catches on the boundary. Wherever he ends up, the team can move him around and create all sorts of mismatches for the offense.

Teams will love London's versatility but they'll need to work with him to be more consistent with how he uses his size. The biggest issue in that area comes when working as a blocker on the outside. London can be tremendous on the outside, but the technique and even effort don't seem to be there at times.

Fit with Broncos

While the Denver Broncos could look to add a receiver for depth reasons, it wouldn't be until Day 3 of the draft, most likely, so it is improbable the Broncos would be in a position to add London. Even if the Broncos were, they're pretty much set at the position.

London can work with what the Broncos want to do on offense in the scheme. His ability to move around the field adds even more to their versatility with where they line up their receivers.

Grade: Late Round 1

Where he Goes: Early/Mid Round 1

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