Drake London

Drake London heads into the 2026 fantasy season as one of the safest high-end wide receiver picks on the board, with most recent projections placing him firmly in the WR1 conversation and often in the early-to-mid second round range. He’s being treated as Atlanta’s clear No. 1 target again, and the biggest reason for his appeal is simple: the volume should be huge, and his red-zone role gives him real top-five upside if the offense clicks.

The main thing to watch is health and quarterback stability. London dealt with a late-season knee issue last year, and more recently he was held out of some spring work as a precaution before the team talked up a minor injury and said the goal was to have him ready for camp. That doesn’t change the overall outlook much, but it does matter because fantasy managers are paying for a player whose ceiling depends on staying on the field and getting consistent downfield and red-zone chances.

Even with a bit of quarterback uncertainty, London still profiles as a strong fantasy WR1 because elite target shares tend to travel well. Recent previews consistently point to him leading Atlanta in looks again, and several projection models have him around the 140-target range with roughly 90-plus catches and around 1,200 to 1,300 receiving yards, which is exactly the kind of stat line that can win a league in PPR formats. His floor is especially appealing because even if the offense is merely good instead of explosive, his volume should keep him highly usable every week.

In 2026 drafts, London feels like a player you can build around rather than a risky upside swing. The combination of age, talent, role, and target dominance makes him one of the best receiver picks in Round 2, and if Atlanta’s passing game is more efficient than expected, he has a realistic path to finishing among the very best wideouts in fantasy. If you want a confident early anchor at receiver, London is exactly that.