Drake London

Atlanta Falcons, Wide Receiver
Age: 24y-7m-17d (Jul 24, 2001)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round 1 (#8 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Andrew Kessler (Athletes First)
2026 Cap Hit

$16,817,000

2026 Cash

$16,817,000

Career Earnings

$21,924,965

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 2026, London will earn a base salary of $16,817,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,817,000 and a dead cap value of $16,817,000.
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
MANAGE CONTRACT
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% $2,888,160 $18,274,940 $12,724,913
2025 24 $6,860,383 2.46% $3,650,025 $21,924,965 $6,860,383
2026 25
Club
$16,817,000 5.58% $16,817,000 $38,741,965 $16,817,000
2027 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2022 21 $705,000 $3,210,358 - - $3,915,358 1.88% $21,534,468
2023 22 $870,000 $3,210,358 $813,839 - $4,894,197 2.18% $17,619,110
2024 23 $985,000 $3,210,358 $1,677,679 - $5,873,037 2.30% $12,724,913
2025 24 $1,100,000 $3,210,358 $2,541,518 $8,507 $6,860,383 2.46% $6,860,383
2026 25
Club
$16,817,000 - - - $16,817,000 5.58% $16,817,000
2027 26
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2022 21 $705,000 $12,841,432 - - $13,546,432 $13,546,432 $38,741,965
2023 22 $870,000 - $813,839 - $1,840,348 $15,386,780 $25,195,533
2024 23 $985,000 - $1,677,679 - $2,888,160 $18,274,940 $23,355,185
2025 24 $1,100,000 - $2,541,518 $8,507 $3,650,025 $21,924,965 $20,467,025
2026 25
Club
$16,817,000 - - - $16,817,000 $38,741,965 $16,817,000
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

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$21,924,965

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
$2,888,160
$18,274,940
2025 24
Active
$3,650,025
$21,924,965
Total      
$21,924,965
$21,924,965
2026 25
Active / Club Exercised
$16,817,000
Total
$38,741,965

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,660,000 $12,841,432 $5,033,036 - $8,507 $381,990 $21,924,965
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
$225,481
$2,888,160
$18,274,940
2025
24
$1,100,000
$2,541,518
$8,507
$3,650,025
$21,924,965
Total
$3,660,000
$12,841,432
$5,033,036
$8,507
$381,990
$21,924,965
$21,924,965
2026
25
$16,817,000
$16,817,000
Total
$20,477,000
$12,841,432
$5,033,036
$8,507
$381,990
$38,741,965

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,660,000 $12,841,432 $5,033,036 - $8,507 $381,990 $21,924,965
  • Apr 30, 2025 Atlanta (ATL) exercised a $16.817 million option for 2026
  • Jan 10, 2025 Fined $11,255 Taunting against Carolina (CAR)
  • Sep 20, 2024 Fined $14,069 for an Obscene Gesture against Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Oct 07, 2022 Fined $10,609 Excessive Face Mask against Cleveland (CLE)
  • May 12, 2022 Signed a 4 year $21.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 28, 2022 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#8 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 10, 2025 Taunting against Carolina (CAR) $11,255
Sep 20, 2024 Taunting against Philadelphia (PHI) $14,069
Oct 07, 2022 Excessive Face Mask against Cleveland (CLE) $10,609
Fines: 3 $35,933
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Touchdowns Fum
2025 ATL 12 12 709 64.69 68 919 7 1
2024 ATL 17 17 1,032 90.29 100 1,271 9 0
2023 ATL 16 16 860 76.24 69 905 2 0
2022 ATL 17 15 819 77.93 72 866 4 3

Calculated Market Value

$32.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 4 years, $130,685,660
  • Avg. Salary: $32,671,415
  • NFL Rank: 31
  • WR Rank: 4

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $5,383,617
  • NFL Rank: 447
  • WR Rank: 44

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
Amon-Ra St. Brown 4 $120,010,000 $30,002,500 24
A.J. Brown 3 $96,000,000 $32,000,000 26
D.K. Metcalf 4 $132,000,000 $33,000,000 27
Garrett Wilson 4 $130,000,000 $32,500,000 24
Averages 4 $119,502,500 $31,875,625 25.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at London's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
5 $161,181,130 $32,236,226

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%, Snaps %, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Rec Tgt/Gm Rec/Gm Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD/Gm YAC/GM Drops/Gm Rating
Amon-Ra St. Brown
2022-2023
 94.12 79.30 9.69 7.03 83.62 0.50 38.16 0.25 90.65
A.J. Brown
2022-2023
 100.00 87.00 8.94 5.71 86.82 0.53 30.85 0.29 89.00
D.K. Metcalf
2023-2024
 91.18 77.32 7.32 4.26 67.94 0.42 20.39 0.29 77.15
Garrett Wilson
2023-2024
 100.00 93.88 9.47 5.76 63.12 0.29 22.50 0.35 75.90
Average 96.33 84.38 8.86 5.69 75.38 0.44 27.98 0.30 83.18
Drake London
2024-2025
 85.29 77.49 9.31 5.79 75.52 0.55 19.69 0.24 87.90
Pct Change -11.46 -8.17 5.08 1.76 0.19 25.00 -29.63 20.00 5.67
Median Prime % Change 1.76%
Average Prime % Change 0.94%

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, $130,685,660 $32,671,415
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