When the Atlanta Falcons were on the clock with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 draft, several talented players were still available, including Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton, Georgia’s Jordan Davis and Mississippi State’s Charles Cross.
Ultimately, the Falcons went with USC wide receiver Drake London and filled a major need with a prospect that scouts have compared to four-time Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans. Tampa Bay drafted Evans with the No. 7 pick in 2014 and he would finish with 68 catches for 1,051 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns as a rookie.
So, what should fans expect from London in his first year? Let’s take a look at how other receivers drafted in the top 10 have fared in their rookie seasons.
