Zachariah Branch stays in Georgia as the Falcons’ No. 79 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Falcons used the No. 79 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Zachariah Branch, keeping a Georgia playmaker in-state.

NFL.com and NBC Sports first reported the selection on April 24, and the Falcons later confirmed it on the team’s official site. Atlanta listed Branch as a third-round pick and featured draft-day coverage of the receiver after the selection.

Branch arrived at Georgia after transferring from USC before the 2025 season. The Falcons’ move adds a wide receiver with a Georgia background to a roster-building day that focused on Day 2 help.

Team coverage described Branch as a widely praised addition at a premium position. The pick also gave Atlanta a player whose college path had already made him familiar to fans in the state.

The Falcons have not announced any further roster move tied to Branch beyond the draft selection.