26 players received votes in ESPN’s WR rankings poll. Somehow, Drake London did not earn a single vote.
Drake London didnβt even receive a vote? Come on now. https://t.co/wgQswHPaIz
β πΊππππ πͺππππππ ππ¬πͺπΊπ¦π±π»πΊπΈ (@CarasikS) July 16, 2025
The Atlanta Falcons feel like they have a star receiver in Drake London, and the stats seem to back that up. After playing with journeymen quarterbacks Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke during his first two NFL seasons, London broke out in 2024 with improved QB play.
The former top-10 pick finished fourth in total receiving yards (1,271), and tied for ninth in both catches (100) and touchdowns (9). However, London still isn’t getting much recognition around the NFL.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler polled league execs, coaches and scouts to rank the top 10 receivers entering the 2025 season. Not only was London left off the list, but he didn’t even get a nod as one of six honorable mentions. In fact, the third-year Falcons wideout did not receive a single vote despite his breakout season.
For reference, 26 wide receivers received at least one vote, yet only three players finished with more receiving yards than London in 2024. Here are the other receivers to earn votes in ESPN’s poll:
DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles), Ladd McConkey (Los Angeles Chargers), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks), Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions), DJ Moore (Chicago Bears), Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), George Pickens (Dallas Cowboys), Calvin Ridley (Tennessee Titans), Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins), Courtland Sutton (Denver Broncos) — ESPN’s poll of execs, coaches and scouts
Falcons fans react to ESPN’s wide receiver rankings:
It appears Drake London has died. Most underrated player in the league. A legit star
β Thiago (@whqjskqo) July 16, 2025
Drake London not getting a single vote is seems crazy to me
β Branden (@Branden_88) July 16, 2025
London is poised to keep ascending in 2025 with Michael Penix Jr. taking over at quarterback. The two connected for 10 catches, 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Atlanta’s 2024 season finale.
Check out our Falcons training camp preview and latest 53-man roster projection before players report for camp on July 23.