USC highlights standout receiver Drake London ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The USC Trojans will begin their 2026 football season on August 29 against San Jose State. As part of a countdown series, the spotlight today is on former wide receiver Drake London. London played for USC from 2019 to 2021 and emerged as a key player, achieving significant stats despite battling injuries. Drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2022, London has since established himself in the NFL, most recently signing a four-year contract extension worth $141 million. His breakout season came in 2024 with 100 receptions for 1,271 yards.
- •USC starts the 2026 season on August 29.
- •Drake London played for USC from 2019 to 2021.
- •London caught 88 passes for 1,084 yards in 2021.
- •He was drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2022.
- •London signed a four-year, $141 million extension with Atlanta.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans wide receiver Drake London
"Today, we look at one of the most physically dominant wide receivers to come through USC in recent memory
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