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Drake places big bet on London being first WR to be drafted
Canadian rapper Drake. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Rapper Drake places big bet on Drake London being the first WR to be taken in 2022 NFL Draft

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Alex Evans  |  Last updated 4/28/22

Drake has a good feeling about a specific player becoming the first wide receiver off the board at the position during the 2022 NFL Draft.

On Thursday, the Canadian rapper posted a screenshot of a bet slip on his Instagram story showing that he wagered $100,000 on USC’s Drake London to be the first wide receiver taken.

“Drake betting on Drake just feels right,” the Grammy Award-winning artist wrote.

Drake would collect a $335,000 payout if he hits on his bet.

It’s certainly possible that London, who had his best collegiate season last year, could be the first of a talented wide receiver class to hear his name called.

In 2021, London had 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games for the Trojans. He was the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year and received first-team All-American honors by Pro Football Focus.

In three seasons at USC, London had 160 catches for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Drake made the wager with Stake.com, a crypto betting platform not available in the United States. In March, he announced a partnership with them, so his bet is likely an advertisement.

Drake took a loss on a major UFC bet he made in March, but had success betting on the Los Angeles Rams and Odell Beckham Jr. in Super Bowl LVI.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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