Young Atlanta Falcons player finally gets the respect he has earned from his peers across the NFL

From NFL.com: "A breakout season led London to break through to the Top 100 for the first time. He paced Atlanta in receiving across the board, a target hog who delivered consistently for the league's fifth-ranked passing offense. His output across quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s three starts paints an especially pretty picture for the future: 352 yards and two TDs on a whopping 37.1% target share. Might it only be the beginning for the young Falcons duo? It's a tantalizing thought. Drake London was targeted on 34.9% of his routes run from the slot last season, the highest rate among receivers with at least 150 slot routes run. He gained 555 yards across 45 receptions out of the slot, the sixth-most in the NFL."

It's great to see London get his due. In 2024 he recorded 100 receptions for 1,271 yard and nine touchdowns. London should be a mainstay on the list as his career unfolds, and could shoot up the rankings significantly in the coming years.

The Falcons selected London with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He had a solid first two seasons for Atlanta, but it wasn't until last season that he became a bona fide No. 1 WR. London and the rest of the Falcons' offense will look to join the elite ranks in 2025 with Michael Penix Jr. at the helm.

2025's Top 100 Players list is being released a little bit differently this year. Only two players will be revealed on each weekday, a total of 10 per week. The announcements are coming via X and NFL+, running from June 30 through August 29. The top 10 will be aired on NFL Network on September 1.