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Falcons undrafted free agent profile: WR Keelan Marion

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Falcons UDFA class: What can Miami WR Keelan Marion bring to Atlanta?

After taking former Georgia Bulldogs standout Zachariah Branch in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with five more wide receivers as undrafted free agents. That accounts for nearly a third of the team's 16 reported UDFA signings. More than anything, this shows how big of a need the wide receiver position was for Atlanta going into the draft.

Continuing with our Falcons undrafted free agent spotlight series, today we examine former Miami wide receiver Keelan Marion. Falcons UDFA profile: WR Keelan Marion 2025 Stats: 57 catches, 746 yards, 2 TD Marion began his career at Connecticut, recording 32 catches for 563 receiving yards over two seasons before transferring to BYU in 2021. After failing to make much of an impact with the Cougars, Marion transferred to Miami in 2025 and had a career year.

He finished the season with 57 catches for a 746 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Marion recorded 133 catches for 1,871 receiving yards and nine touchdowns over his five collegiate seasons. Marion, like the others on this list, has experience as a kick returner.

He returned 50 career kicks for 1,174 yards and two touchdowns. Marion showed some ability out of the backfield as well, rushing for 161 yards and five touchdowns over the last three seasons at BYU and Miami. At 6-foot, 195 pounds, Marion's role on offense would likely be in the slot.

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