The Falcons roster impact of the Zachariah Branch pick
Branch adds intriguing speed the Falcons will be eager to use at receiver and returner.
Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates with wide receiver Colbie Young (8) after scoring a touchdown during the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. , on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34. | Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Zachariah Branch can haul ass. His 40 time tells the tale, but I’m more interested in what he did in terms of yards after the catch.
At Georgia, he was a screen pass monster who routinely turned modest targets into big gains. Forget the size for a moment and focus on what you can do with a player who is incredibly fast, slippery, and sure-handed. And that’s what Branch is going to offer to this team: The ability to do fun things with screen passes, which are a staple of the Kevin Stefanski offense, and blazing speed that will give him plenty of chances to be disruptive on crossing routes and deep routes alike.
It’s a niche this offense needed filled, and Branch has the ability to do so. Notable 2026 prospects YAC this season. Zachariah Branch – 634 Eric McCallster – 560 Makai Lemon – 502 Omar Cooper Jr.