Dynasty Trade Targets: Drake London (2023 Fantasy Football)

As we look ahead to the NFL Draft, there is no better time to trade for players. Using the Combine and Draft to your advantage, go capitalize on the rookie hype and cash some draft capital in for proven talent. This article will dive into some of my must-have wide receivers going into the 2023 season. Below is a closer look at Drake London.

Dynasty Wide Receivers to Acquire: Drake London

Here’s a dynasty wide receiver I’m targeting everywhere.

Drake London (WR – ATL)

Drake London is a guy I am trying to get on all of my rosters. In what felt like a disappointing first year, London’s underlying numbers were very encouraging. Earning 117 targets and converting them into 72 receptions for 866 yards and four touchdowns, London finished the year as the WR31 in PPR leagues. While it’s nothing to write home about, if we dive a little deeper, there are plenty of things that have this 21-year-old first-round pick trending up.

London’s 117 targets ranked him tied for 25th in the league. That is a solid number considering he was not only a rookie but on an Atlanta Falcons team that ranked 31st in passing attempts and first in rushing attempts. To put this into perspective, London’s 29.47% target market share was fifth best in the entire NFL. Just absurd.

Furthermore, London sported a 31.28% air-yard share, which ranked him 17th, ahead of players named DeVonta Smith, Ja’Marr Chase, and Jaylen Waddle. With a WOPR of 66.1%, good for eighth best in the league, London is just scratching the surface. He was able to put up these numbers with Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder throwing to him. Oh, and did I mention this was done with Kyle Pitts on the field, too? London is the unquestioned alpha on that team.

I am hoping Ridder can build on his limited action and take another step in his game, but either way, I expect the quarterback situation to be vastly improved come 2024. Go get London while you can.

Assets I would trade away:

Early/mid 2023 first
Tyreek Hill
Tony Pollard + mid/late 2023 second

With the dynasty landscape changing so quickly, it is imperative to lock down some young wide receivers to build your team around. All three of these players are young, have had productive rookie seasons, and are in a situation that is trending in the right direction. Get the edge on the rest of your league and acquire these wideouts who are set to boom in the coming seasons.