USC receiver Drake London may find yourself being the highest receiver on this NFL Draft class. Primarily based off his manufacturing with the Trojans and his measurables, there’s purpose to suppose he’ll be one of many first pass-catchers chosen.

Might this imply he is in play for the Washington Commanders at No. 11?

Drake London

Drake London

Drake London

After electing to opt-out of USC’s formal Professional Day earlier this month, London lastly labored out for the primary time in practically six months privately Friday. It was reported that not less than half of the NFL was in attendance, although the report didn’t specify if Atlanta was one in all them.

London elected to not run the 40 as he nonetheless is just not absolutely wholesome from his damaged ankle suffered final October. Every thing else, nonetheless, was on show for scouts to see on movie. London participated in cone drills and situational passing routes whereas additionally receiving his measurements.

When requested why he elected to not submit his 40-time, London instructed reporters that he did not wish to danger struggling a setback which may make him unavailable Week 1 of the common season.

“Everyone has six to eight weeks, a pair months to actually practice for that, whether or not it is broad soar or vertical,” London mentioned. “I used to be simply attempting to get again working.”

The boldness London exudes is plain. When requested if he was one of the best receiver within the class, he mentioned that scouts ought to “Watch the movie. On the finish of the day, I actually do not must blow by guys to catch the ball. I imply, I can, however I haven’t got to.”

Even with a restricted closing season, London’s manufacturing was close to unmatched in comparison with a number of different prime receiving prospects. In solely eight video games, the 6-3, 213-pounder recorded 88 catches for 1,084 yards and 7 touchdowns whereas averaging 12.3 yard per reception.

London additionally led the FBS in contested catches with 19 receptions.

“My physique feels higher, stronger, quicker,” London mentioned. “I believe I simply matured within the recreation. After which the day that is like my second yr actually enjoying large receiver actually enjoying soccer. So I really feel higher by the day.”

Drake London

Drake London

Drake London

Including veteran quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts seemingly takes Washington out of the dialog for a quarterback. Including a high-end No. 2 to work alongside Terry McLaurin turns into a precedence following the previous two seasons. 

McLaurin posted back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns whereas working with 5 totally different quarterbacks. The subsequent receiver hasn’t surpassed 600 yards or 45 catches on the yr. Ron Rivera is anticipating a breakout yr from slot receiver Curtis Samuel and has excessive hopes for former third-round choose Dyami Brown. 

Nothing may be promised and the Commanders nonetheless want weapons. The window to win within the NFC East is large open, that means each place that might be addressed ought to early. 

When wholesome, London very properly might be that participant. Primarily based on his measurement, palms and route-running, the previous Trojan has the instruments to be a No. 1 receiver. Washington would not want pace, however relatively measurement for the crimson zone, making London a possible goal when on the clock at No. 11.