Steelers 2022 NFL Draft preview: Top-3 wide receivers

Drake London, WR, USC

Drake London was expected to be one of the best targets in all of college football heading into the year but a season-ending ankle injury sidelined him. He was out for the majority of the time in 2021 but his draft stock hasn’t been hampered too much. If he played then he probably would’ve been a first-round prospect but after the injury, that is in question.

Treylon Burks might have more weight on him but London is the taller of the two gigantic prospects. The size, speed, and body control that this receiver carries with his game is unfair to those that match up across the field from him. He is beyond dominant at the point of attack and faster than many might expect.

He will bully smaller corners and other members of the opposing secondary in the NFL. The Steelers would love the addition of this tough and physical receiver on the outside. The issue is they don’t desperately need one with Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson manning the outside position currently.

The pure athleticism and skillset that this player brings with him will give him a chance of being a day one selection. His current condition will also play a major role when it comes to the round he is picked, but he should be ready to go sooner than later. London is projected as a late first to early second-round pick.