Madre London
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Madre London
| image = File:Madre London, Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl 131231-M-QG832-001.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = London in 2013
| current_team = Danube Dragons
| number = 28
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|1|27}}
| birth_place = Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 218
| high_school = St. Thomas Aquinas
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
| college = Michigan State (2014–2017)
Tennessee (2018)
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams =
- TSL Alphas (2020)
- FCF Glacier Boyz (2021)
- Cologne Centurions (2021)
- Pittsburgh Maulers ({{USFL Year|2022}}–{{USFL Year|2023}})
- Danube Dragons (2024–present)
| status =
| highlights =
- ELF Most Valuable Player (2021)
- ELF All-Star (2021)
- ELF rushing yards leader (2021)
- ELF rushing touchdowns leader (2021)
- AFI All-Europe First Team (2021)
}}
Madre London (born January 27, 1996) is an American football running back for the Danube Dragons in the Austrian Football League.
He played college football at Michigan State and Tennessee.
High school career
London originally attended Bryant High School in Bryant, Arkansas, a suburb of Little Rock. He led the Hornets to a conference title while rushing for 969 yards and 13 touchdowns as a freshman.{{Cite news |last=Davenport |first=Richard |date=February 1, 2013 |title=Razorbacks make an offer to Osceola standout |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/feb/01/razorbacks-make-offer-osceola-standout-20130201/ |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette}}{{Cite news |last=Yates |first=Robert |date=August 7, 2011 |title=Hornets adjusting to personnel |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/aug/07/hornets-adjusting-personnel-20110807/ |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette}}
London transferred to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for his final two years.{{Cite news |last=Cobb |first=David |date=August 17, 2018 |title=Vols' Madre London brings experience at running back |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2018/aug/17/vols-madre-london-brings-experience-running-back/477259/ |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press}} As a senior he rushed for 871 yards and 16 touchdowns, earning Sun-Sentinel second-team all-Broward County honors and an invitation to the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Madre London |url=https://msuspartans.com/sports/football/roster/madre-london/1521 |access-date=November 6, 2021 |publisher=Michigan State Athletics}}
=Recruiting=
London was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals,{{Cite web |title=Madre London |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2014/madre-london-19436 |access-date=November 1, 2021 |publisher=Rivals}} and a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN.{{Cite web |title=Madre London |url=https://247sports.com/player/madre-london-20211/ |access-date=November 1, 2021 |publisher=247Sports}}{{Cite web |title=Madre London |url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/137893/madre-london |access-date=November 1, 2021 |publisher=ESPN}} Rivals also ranked him as the 17th best running back in the nation. He received over two dozen offers, ultimately committing to Michigan State in November 2013.{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Nash |date=November 4, 2013 |title=St. Thomas Aquinas 2014 RB Madre London commits to Michigan State |url=https://floridahsfootball.com/2013/11/04/st-thomas-aquinas-2014-rb-madre-london-commits-to-michigan-state/ |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=FloridaHSFootball}}
College career
=Michigan State=
London played for the Michigan State Spartans from 2014 to 2017, rushing for 924 yards and eight touchdowns while serving a complimentary role behind LJ Scott.{{Cite news |last=Brown |first=Patrick |date=June 18, 2018 |title=How Pro Football Focus graded Madre London at Michigan State |url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/Tennessee-Vols-football-How-Pro-Football-Focus-graded-Madre-London-at-Michigan-State-Spartans-119141552/ |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=247Sports}} He redshirted the 2014 season as the backfield included seniors Jeremy Langford and Nick Hill.
In 2015, London recorded 119 carries for 500 yards and three touchdowns, ranking third on the team in both categories. After impressing in the preseason scrimmages, he was moved to the top of the depth chart by coach Mark Dantonio.{{Cite news |last=Rexrode |first=Joe |date=August 24, 2015 |title=Redshirt freshman Madre London named MSU's No. 1 RB |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2015/08/24/michigan-state-spartans-madre-london-running-back/32302363/ |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=Detroit Free Press}} London ran for 59 yards and two touchdowns in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan.{{Cite news |last=Rexrode |first=Joe |date=September 4, 2015 |title=No. 6 Michigan State tops Western Michigan 37–24, sets sights on Oregon |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/09/04/no-5-michigan-st-tops-w-mich-37-24-sets-sights--oregon/71743448/ |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=USA Today}} The following week, he rushed for a game-high 103 yards on 18 attempts in a 31–28 win over #7 Oregon, including a career-long 62-yard run on their opening drive.{{Cite news |last=Griffith |first=Mike |date=September 13, 2015 |title=Michigan State defense holds off Oregon to win Top 10 showdown |url=https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2015/09/post_34.html |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=MLive}} London started the first six games before spraining his ankle against Rutgers, forcing him to miss the next three games.{{Cite news |last=Wenzel |first=Matt |date=August 26, 2016 |title=Michigan State's Madre London focused on being 'big-time playmaker' |url=https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2016/08/michigan_states_madre_london_f.html |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=MLive}} He rushed for just 101 yards for the remainder of the reason, but that did include a 60-yard-performance against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game.{{Cite news |last=Muldowney |first=Connor |date=June 20, 2016 |title=Michigan State Football: 5 under-the-radar players who could become stars |url=https://spartanavenue.com/2016/06/20/michigan-state-football-5-under-the-radar-players-who-could-become-stars/2/ |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=Spartan Avenue |publisher=FanSided}}
In 2016, London played offensive snaps in just seven games, with sophomore LJ Scott and junior Gerald Holmes taking most of the load at running back. London recorded 28 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns in his limited role. In his best game that season, he ran for 52 yards and two touchdowns against Rutgers.{{Cite news |last=Muldowney |first=Connor |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Michigan State Football: Report card for Rutgers win |url=https://spartanavenue.com/2016/11/15/michigan-state-football-report-card-rutgers-win/5/ |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=Spartan Avenue |publisher=FanSided}} The Spartans won just three games.{{Cite web |title=2016 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/2016-schedule.html |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
In 2017, London had 83 carries for 304 yards and three touchdowns. He ran for 127 yards in the spring game, eclipsing his previous season's total yardage.{{Cite news |last=Tucker |first=Cody |date=August 8, 2017 |title=Madre London seeking more carries in crowded Michigan State backfield |url=https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/football/2017/08/08/madre-london-michigan-state-football/549715001/ |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=Lansing State Journal}} In the season opener against Bowling Green, he had 10 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite news |last=Charboneau |first=Matt |date=September 3, 2017 |title=Fumbles blemish otherwise balanced MSU run game |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/spartans/2017/09/03/fumbles-blemish-otherwise-balanced-msu-run-game/105259694/ |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=The Detroit News}} He ran for 59 yards and caught a touchdown at #7 Michigan,{{Cite news |last=Charboneau |first=Matt |date=October 11, 2017 |title=Madre London steps up in MSU's running back attack |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2017/10/11/london-steps-msus-running-back-attack/106540372/ |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=The Detroit News}} then rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown the following week at Minnesota.{{Cite news |last=Charboneau |first=Matt |date=October 15, 2017 |title=LJ Scott, Madre London give MSU run game a spark |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2017/10/15/scott-london-give-msu-run-game-spark/106662450/ |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=The Detroit News}} The Spartans beat Washington State 42–17 in the Holiday Bowl to finish with a 10–3 record.{{Cite web |title=Holiday Bowl – Washington State vs Michigan State Box Score, December 28, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-12-28-michigan-state.html |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2017 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/2017-schedule.html |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
=Tennessee=
After graduating from Michigan State with his sociology degree in May 2018, London joined Tennessee as a graduate transfer.{{Cite news |last=Rucker |first=Wes |date=May 10, 2018 |title=Fourteen Tennessee football players earn degrees |url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/Fourteen-Tennessee-football-players-earn-degrees-118143604/ |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=247Sports}}{{Cite news |last=Simonton |first=Jesse |date=May 28, 2018 |title=Madre London ready to seize opportunity, be a veteran voice for Vols |url=https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/madre-london-12 |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=VolQuest |publisher=Rivals}} He was recruited in part by then-offensive quality control assistant Montario Hardesty, himself a former Tennessee and Cleveland Browns running back. In his lone season with the Volunteers, London recorded 206 yards and three touchdowns on 42 attempts, averaging a career-best 4.9 yards per carry, under head coach Jeremy Pruitt.{{Cite web |title=Madre London – Football |url=https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/madre-london/8718 |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Marshall |date=August 16, 2018 |title=Madre London 'fits in nicely' with Vols according to Jeremy Pruitt |url=https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/madre-london-fits-in-nicely-with-vols-according-to-jeremy-pruitt/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=WATE 6 On Your Side |language=en-US}}
London contributed two touchdowns in their 59–3 blowout of East Tennessee State,{{Cite news |last=Megargee |first=Steve |date=September 8, 2018 |title=Vols rip East Tennessee State 59–3 after 2nd-quarter flurry |url=https://apnews.com/article/51bf3ef63d0b4168b4447c8e2c78429d |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=Associated Press}} then ran for a season-high 74 yards on just nine carries the following week against UTEP.{{Cite news |last=Roepken |first=Corey |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Practice makes imperfect in Tennessee's win over UTEP |url=https://www.thedailytimes.com/sports/practice-makes-imperfect-in-tennessee-s-win-over-utep/article_2ca7cd40-d1aa-564d-8324-742e2b5f4f4b.html |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=The Daily Times}} In their SEC opener against Florida, he had 11 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite news |date=September 22, 2018 |title=Franks leads Florida to easy win over Tennessee |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/football-ncaa-ten-flo-recap/franks-leads-florida-to-easy-win-over-tennessee-idUSMTZEE9NHMGQWX |access-date=November 6, 2021 |work=Reuters}} However, London's role decreased drastically after that, recording just nine carries over the last eight games.{{Cite news |last=Brown |first=Patrick |date=January 7, 2019 |title=Madre London selected to play in Tropical Bowl |url=https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/Madre-London-Tennessee-Vols-Michigan-State-Spartans-running-back-Tropical-Bowl-127458687/ |access-date=November 5, 2021 |work=247Sports}} He was selected to play in the SPIRAL Tropical Bowl at the conclusion of the season.
= Collegiate statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||
| colspan=4| | colspan=4| Rushing | colspan=5|Receiving | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Team | GP | Att | Yards | Avg | TDs | Rec | Yards | Avg | TDs |
| 2014 | Michigan State | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | Michigan State | 11 | 119 | 500 | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 2016 | Michigan State | 7 | 28 | 120 | 4.3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Michigan State | 12 | 83 | 304 | 3.7 | 3 | 9 | 62 | 6.9 | 1 |
| 2018 | Tennessee | 10 | 42 | 206 | 4.9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| colspan=2 | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/madre-london-1.html Career] | 40 | 272 | 1,130 | 4.2 | 11 | 15 | 105 | 7.0 | 1 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1
| weight = 215
| dash = 4.62
| ten split = 1.63
| twenty split = 2.69
| shuttle = 4.58
| cone drill = 7.19
| vertical = 31 1/2
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 01
| bench = 19
| arm span = 31 7/8
| hand span = 10 3/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Madre London, Tennessee, RB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=130976&DraftYear=2019 |access-date=May 1, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
= The Spring League =
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, London signed with the Alphas of The Spring League on October 17, 2020.{{Cite tweet |number=1317530727597092864 |user=TheSpringLeague |title=Some new faces at #TSL2020 for the Alphas |author=The Spring League 🏈 |date=October 17, 2020 |access-date=November 8, 2021}}{{Cite news |last=Malchow |first=Alex |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Madre 2K: Cologne Centurions Madre London sets a high bar in ELF's first season |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/madre-2k-cologne-centurions-madre-london-sets-a-high-bar-in-elfs-first-season/ |access-date=November 8, 2021 |work=American Football International}} He rushed for 61 yards on 16 carries in their week two victory over the Conquerors,{{Cite news |last=Lyons |first=Matt |date=November 6, 2020 |title=The Spring League Recap: Week 2, Alphas Review |url=https://xflnewshub.com/the-spring-league/the-spring-league-recap-week-2-alphas-review/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=XFL News Hub}} but that would be his final game with the team as their next game was forfeited and the remainder of the 2020 Fall season was cancelled amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite tweet |number=1326599435023998976 |user=TheSpringLeague |title=Due to lack of practice time because of COVID-19 protocols, the Jousters will forfeit their Week 3 game against the Alphas. Per NFL rules, the Alphas will be rewarded a 2–0 win and move to 2–1. Both teams have resumed practicing. https://t.co/yqG5AqSccW |author=The Spring League 🏈 |date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=November 9, 2021}}{{Cite news |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=November 20, 2020 |title=TSL season's end another black eye for secondary football leagues |url=https://xflboard.com/news/tsl-seasons-end-another-black-eye-for-secondary-football-leagues/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=XFL Board}}
= FCF =
London then joined the inaugural 2021 Fan Controlled Football season, a new league run by fan decisions where players are drafted to new teams every week.{{Cite news |last=Knox |first=Kristopher |date=February 12, 2021 |title=FCF 2021 Week 1 Rosters, Schedule, Live Stream and Format |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2931025-fcf-2021-week-1-rosters-schedule-live-stream-and-format |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=Bleacher Report}} He had 13 carries for 41 yards and three receptions for 23 yards in the four-game season.{{Cite web |title=Madre London |url=https://www.fcf.io/player-profile?pid=6496ac12-2e9e-4102-aa38-085b12286595 |access-date=November 9, 2021 |publisher=Fan Controlled Football}}
= Cologne Centurions =
London signed with the Cologne Centurions of the newly formed European League of Football (ELF) ahead of the 2021 season.{{Cite news |date=June 18, 2021 |title=European League of Football kicks off kicks off inaugural season! |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/european-league-of-football-kicks-off-kicks-off-inaugural-season/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=American Football International}} In his league debut, he rushed for 269 yards and three touchdowns as the Centurions lost 55–39 to the Panthers Wrocław.{{Cite news |last=Foglio |first=Massimo |date=June 22, 2021 |title=La prima giornata della ELF (European League of Football) |url=https://www.huddle.org/2021/06/la-prima-giornata-della-elf-european-league-of-football/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=Huddle Magazine |language=it}} He was then named the week two MVP after rushing for 352 yards and four touchdowns in their home opener against the Barcelona Dragons, which they won 40–12.{{Cite news |last=Abbott |first=JC |date=June 28, 2021 |title=Margins of victory widen in Week Two, as ELF weathers first major controversy |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/margins-of-victory-widen-in-week-two-as-elf-weathers-first-major-controversy/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=American Football International}} In their week three victory over the Leipzig Kings, London recorded 348 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite news |last=Foglio |first=Massimo |date=July 7, 2021 |title=La terza giornata della ELF (European League of Football) |url=https://www.huddle.org/2021/07/la-terza-giornata-della-elf-european-league-of-football/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=Huddle Magazine |language=it}} He only ran for 85 yards in the next game against the Frankfurt Galaxy, but surpassed the 1,000-yard mark on the season in just four games.{{Cite news |date=July 12, 2021 |title=Madre London: Der eingebremste Ausnahmeläufer |url=https://www.ran.de/american-football/elf/elf-news/madre-london-der-eingebremste-ausnahmelaeufer-126430 |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=ran.de |language=de}} In week 7, London once again earned weekly MVP honors for recording 320 yards and four touchdowns in their win against Wrocław.{{Cite news |last=Hanswillemenke |first=Tim |date=August 2, 2021 |title=Chio MVP of the Week: RB Madre London |url=https://europeanleague.football/elf-news/chio-mvp-of-the-week-rb-madre-london-2 |access-date=November 9, 2021 |publisher=European League of Football}} He added 290 yards and four more touchdowns on the ground the following week against Barcelona.{{Cite news |last=Abbott |first=JC |date=August 10, 2021 |title=Barcelona magic highlights a fantastic Week 8 in the ELF |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/barcelona-magic-highlights-a-fantastic-week-8-in-the-elf/ |access-date=November 9, 2021 |work=American Football International}} After the Centurions' bye week, London earned his third weekly MVP award by recording 138 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and a receiving touchdown in their 19–9 home win against Stuttgart. He passed the 2,000-yard milestone in the game, giving his team a 5–4 record and securing a playoff berth.{{Cite news |last=Keller |first=Carsten |date=August 31, 2021 |title=MVP: Schon wieder London! |url=https://www.football-aktuell.de/cgi-bin/news.pl?artikel=16304090878028&rubrik=80 |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=football-aktuell.de |language=de}} London was rested, along with some other starters, in the regular season finale.{{Cite news |last=Foglio |first=Massimo |date=September 7, 2021 |title=La dodicesima giornata della ELF (European League of Football) |url=https://www.huddle.org/2021/09/la-dodicesima-giornata-della-elf-european-league-of-football/ |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=Huddle Magazine |language=it}} In nine regular-season games, he had 269 carries for 2,009 yards and 22 touchdowns, leading the league in all three categories.{{Cite news |last=Lyons |first=Matt |date=September 8, 2021 |title=European League Of Football 2021 Regular Season Stat Leaders & Team Stats |url=https://cflnewshub.com/global/european-league-of-football-2021-regular-season-stat-leaders-team-stats/ |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=CFL News Hub}} The Centurions lost 36–6 to the Frankfurt Galaxy in their first playoff game, with London contributing 168 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite news |last=Foglio |first=Massimo |date=September 15, 2021 |title=Le semifinali della ELF (European League of Football) |url=https://www.huddle.org/2021/09/le-semifinali-della-elf-european-league-of-football/ |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=Huddle Magazine |language=it}} He was one of the four Americans selected to the All-Star team,{{Cite news |last=Malchow |first=Alex |date=September 11, 2021 |title=ELF: All-Star team announced |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/elf-all-star-team-announced/ |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=American Football International}} and was subsequently named the league's Most Valuable Player.{{Cite news |last=Davis |first=Josh |date=October 4, 2021 |title=Cologne Centurions Madre London Wins MVP |url=https://cflnewshub.com/global/cologne-centurions-madre-london-wins-mvp/ |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=CFL News Hub}} London would later be named to American Football International's 2021 All-Europe first team as a top running back in Europe.{{Cite news |last=Malchow |first=Alex |date=December 23, 2021 |title=AFI's All-Europe Team: Running backs – Madre London, Cologne Centurions |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/afis-all-europe-team-running-backs-madre-london-cologne-centurions/ |access-date=January 30, 2022 |work=American Football International}}
= Pittsburgh Maulers =
In September 2021, London re-signed with the Centurions for the 2022 season.{{Cite news |last=Malchow |first=Alex |date=September 22, 2021 |title=ELF's top RB, Madre London, re-signs with Cologne Centurions |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/elf-madre-london-re-signs-with-cologne-centurions/ |access-date=November 10, 2021 |work=American Football International}} However, in April 2022, he joined the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League just a few weeks ahead of the league's inaugural season.{{Cite news |last=Lyons |first=Matt |date=April 1, 2022 |title=European League of Football (ELF) MVP Madre London Signs With USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers |url=https://cflnewshub.com/global/european-league-of-football-elf-mvp-madre-london-signs-with-usfls-pittsburgh-maulers/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |work=CFL News Hub}} He was signed by the Maulers as a last-minute replacement for De'Veon Smith.{{Cite news |last=Camenker |first=Jacob |date=April 18, 2022 |title=USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers cut De'Veon Smith for requesting pizza instead of chicken salad |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/usfl-pittsburgh-maulers-deveon-smith-cut-pizza-chicken-salad/skheze4qucikxnjpo7nego1p |access-date=April 18, 2022 |work=The Sporting News}} London led the Maulers in rushing yards for the 2022 season.
London re-signed with the Maulers on August 8, 2023.{{Cite tweet |number=1689102068571848704 |user=USFLMaulers |title=Free Agent Signings |date=August 8, 2023 |access-date=August 10, 2023}} The Maulers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}
= Danube Dragons =
In May 2024, London signed with the Danube Dragons of the Austrian Football League (AFL).{{cite news|url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/madre-london-is-back-in-europe/|title=Austria: Danube Dragons sign All Europe RB Madre London|work=American Football International|first=Matt|last=Bressington|date=May 9, 2024|access-date=May 24, 2024}} He made his team debut just a few days later, catching a touchdown pass in their 45–20 win over {{ill|Guelfi Firenze|it}} in the second round of the Central European Football League (CEFL).{{cite news|url=https://www.krone.at/3372147|title=London gehört jetzt zu Floridsdorf|work=Kronen Zeitung|first=Felix|last=Cerny|date=May 11, 2024|access-date=May 25, 2024|language=de}}{{cite news|url=https://www.european-league.com/2024/05/15/cefl-championship-2024-round-2-recap-danube-dragons-vienna-guelfi-firenze/|title=CEFL Championship 2024 Round 2 Recap: Danube Dragons Vienna – Guelfi Firenze|publisher=Central European Football League|date=May 15, 2024|access-date=May 24, 2024}} In their next game, back in the AFL, London scored four touchdowns and a two-point conversion to lead the Dragons to a 43–39 victory over the Prague Black Panthers.{{cite news|url=https://www.oe24.at/sport/sportmix/american-football/london-calling-danube-dragons-gewinnen-spektakel-gegen-prag/595233749|title=London Calling! Danube Dragons gewinnen Spektakel gegen Prag|work=Österreich|date=May 19, 2024|access-date=June 4, 2024|language=de}} In his third game, the team faced their undefeated league rivals – the Vienna Vikings – in the Vienna derby;{{cite news|url=https://www.dfz21.at/dfz/dragons-wollen-vikings-erste-saisonniederlage-zufuegen/|title=Dragons wollen Vikings erste Saisonniederlage zufügen|work=Die Floridsdorfer Zeitung|date=May 25, 2024|access-date=June 4, 2024|language=de}} London scored an 80-yard touchdown in the 21–17 loss.{{cite news|url=https://football-austria.com/vikings-gewinnen-erneut-das-derby-sweepen-die-dragons/|title=Vikings gewinnen erneut das Derby, sweepen die Dragons|work=football-austria.com|date=May 26, 2024|access-date=June 4, 2024|language=de}} A few days later, he scored two touchdowns to lead the Dragons to a 12–7 win over the French champions, the Thonon Black Panthers, in the CEFL semifinals.{{cite news|url=https://www.oe24.at/sport/sportmix/american-football/finale-danube-dragons-ringen-frankeich-meister-127-nieder/596400828|title=FINALE! Danube Dragons ringen Frankeich-Meister 12:7 nieder|work=Österreich|date=June 1, 2024|access-date=June 4, 2024|language=de}} In the CEFL Bowl XVIII, where Danube Dragons had 27–14 victory over the Calanda Broncos, London scored the first touchdown.{{cite news|url=https://www.european-league.com/2024/06/24/cefl-bowl-xviii-recap-calanda-broncos-danube-dragons-vienna/|title=CEFL Bowl XVIII Recap: Calanda Broncos – Danube Dragons Vienna|work=uropean-league.com|date=June 24, 2024|access-date=November 12, 2024|language=en}}
=Statistics=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Spring leagues statistics ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"|League ! colspan="1"| Games ! colspan="4"| Rushing ! colspan="4"| Receiving | ||||||||
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Receiving Yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per Receiving attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Receiving touchdowns}} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CCE | ELF
| 9 || 269 || 2009 || 7.5 || 22 || 11 || 71 || 6.5 || 1 | ||||||
| 2022 | PIT | USFL
| 10 || 96 || 415 || 4.3 || 1 || 8 || 34 || 4.3 || 0 |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://msuspartans.com/sports/football/roster/madre-london/1521 Michigan State Spartans bio]
- [https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/madre-london/8718 Tennessee Volunteers bio]
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