NFL
Drake London
Drake London
Atlanta Falcons, Wide Receiver
Age: 23-126d (Jul 24, 2001)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#8 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Andrew Kessler (Athletes First)
2024 Cap Hit
$5,873,037
2024 Cash
$2,662,679
Career Earnings
$18,049,459
2022-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Drake London signed a 4 year , $21,534,468 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $12,841,432 signing bonus, $21,534,469 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,383,617. In 2024, London will earn a base salary of $985,000 and a roster bonus of $1,677,679, while carrying a cap hit of $5,873,037 and a dead cap value of $12,724,913.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $21,534,468
Average Salary:
$5,383,617
Signing Bonus:
$12,841,432
GTD at Sign:
$21,534,469
Total GTD:
$21,534,469
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 | $3,915,358 | 1.88% | $13,546,432 | $13,546,432 | $21,534,468 | |
| 2023 |
|
22 | $4,894,197 | 2.18% | $1,840,348 | $15,386,780 | $17,619,110 | |
| 2024 |
|
23 | $5,873,037 | 2.30% | $2,662,679 | $18,049,459 | $12,724,913 | |
| 2025 |
|
24 | $6,851,876 | 2.51% | $3,641,518 | $21,690,977 | $6,851,876 | |
| 2026 |
|
25 |
Club
|
- | - | - | $21,690,977 | - |
| 2027 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 | $705,000 | $12,841,432 | - | $13,546,432 | $13,546,432 | $13,546,432 | $4,338,195 | |
| 2023 |
|
22 | $870,000 | - | $813,839 | $1,840,348 | $15,386,780 | $7,693,390 | $2,036,136 | |
| 2024 |
|
23 | $985,000 | - | $1,677,679 | $2,662,679 | $18,049,459 | $6,016,486 | $2,101,399 | |
| 2025 |
|
24 | $1,100,000 | - | $2,541,518 | $3,641,518 | $21,690,977 | $5,422,744 | $1,820,759 | |
| 2026 |
|
25 |
Club |
- | - | - | - | $21,690,977 | - | - |
Contract Notes
- Fully Guaranteed
- 5th-year option available
- 2023-25 Roster Bonuses due the 3rd day of training camp (guaranteed)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$18,049,459
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$13,546,432 |
$13,546,432 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,840,348 |
$15,386,780 |
|
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$2,662,679 |
$18,049,459 |
|
| Total |
$18,049,459 |
$18,049,459 |
||||
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$3,641,518 |
||
| Total |
$21,690,977 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,560,000 | $12,841,432 | $2,491,518 | - | - | $156,509 | $18,049,459 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 |
$705,000
|
$12,841,432 |
$13,546,432 |
$13,546,432 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$870,000
|
$813,839 |
$156,509 |
$1,840,348 |
$15,386,780 |
||||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$985,000
|
$1,677,679 |
$2,662,679 |
$18,049,459 |
|||||
| Total |
$2,560,000 |
$12,841,432 |
$2,491,518 |
$156,509 |
$18,049,459 |
$18,049,459 |
|||||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$1,100,000
|
$2,541,518 |
$3,641,518 |
||||||
| Total |
$3,660,000 |
$12,841,432 |
$5,033,036 |
$156,509 |
$21,690,977 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,560,000 | $12,841,432 | $2,491,518 | - | - | $156,509 | $18,049,459 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2022 |
|
Excessive Face Mask against Cleveland (CLE) | $10,609 | |
| Sep 20, 2024 |
|
Taunting against Philadelphia (PHI) | $14,069 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 11 | 11 | 632 | 87.80 | 61 | 710 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | ATL | 16 | 16 | 860 | 76.10 | 69 | 905 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | 17 | 15 | 819 | 77.90 | 72 | 866 | 4 | 3 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $90,461,936
- Avg. Salary: $22,615,484
- NFL Rank: 62
- WR Rank: 17
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $5,383,617
- NFL Rank: 404
- WR Rank: 48
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Drake London to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deebo Samuel | 3 | $71,550,000 | $23,850,000 | 25 |
| Terry McLaurin | 3 | $68,364,000 | $22,788,000 | 26 |
| Nico Collins | 3 | $72,750,000 | $24,250,000 | 25 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | 3 | $70,000,000 | $23,333,333 | 26 |
| Averages | 3 | $70,666,000 | $23,555,333 | 25.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at London's current age (23), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $140,796,786 | $23,466,131 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and London statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deebo Samuel
2020-2021
|
69.70 | 7.17 | 4.78 | 78.09 | 0.30 | 53.86 | 0.68 | 83.50 |
|
Terry McLaurin
2020-2021
|
96.97 | 8.25 | 5.12 | 67.84 | 0.28 | 25.77 | 0.16 | 78.10 |
|
Nico Collins
2022-2023
|
73.53 | 7.00 | 4.68 | 71.12 | 0.40 | 27.92 | 0.16 | 81.70 |
|
Michael Pittman Jr.
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 9.28 | 6.50 | 64.91 | 0.25 | 26.91 | 0.31 | 74.15 |
| Average | 83.58 | 7.93 | 5.27 | 70.49 | 0.31 | 33.62 | 0.33 | 79.36 |
|
Drake London
2023-2024
|
96.30 | 7.38 | 4.88 | 59.77 | 0.31 | 13.77 | 0.19 | 79.90 |
| Pct Change | 15.22 | -6.94 | -7.40 | -15.21 | 0.00 | -59.04 | 42.42 | 0.68 |
| Median Prime % Change | -3.47% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -3.78% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Drake London
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $90,461,936 | $22,615,484 |
