Falcons nail Day 2 with selections of CB Avieon Terrell and WR Zachariah branch

TL;DR

The Falcons successfully addressed key needs in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting CB Avieon Terrell at pick 48 and WR Zachariah Branch at pick 79. These selections are expected to significantly enhance the team's future prospects.

Key points

Falcons had five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
Selected CB Avieon Terrell at pick 48
Selected WR Zachariah Branch at pick 79
Expectations are high for both players
Ian Cunningham leads the front office

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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 18: Avieon Terrell #8 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates a broken up pass against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Memorial Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Falcons were armed with only five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and a lot of needs to take care of. Luckily, Atlanta absolutely nailed Day 2 of the draft with two slam-dunk selections in CB Avieon Terrell and WR Zachariah Branch with picks 48 and 79. Kevin Knight breaks down the selection of both players and why he’s so excited for the team’s future with Ian Cunningham leading the front office. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms or by using the player below. If you’re interested in supporting the show, check out our Patreon page to unlock access to exclusive perks including Patron Q&A sessions, Discord perks, live shout-outs and more! Be sure to check out the new community Discord server here! Come chat with your fellow Falcons fans about the show, the team, the NFL draft, and more. You can watch the show here on The Falcoholic, but we recommend for the best experience—including full 1080p HD video and access to the live Q&A in the chat. You can also access the show using your smart TV or device using the YouTube app for the real big-screen experience! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have comments, we’d love to hear them. Send them to us on Twitter (@FalcoholicLive), leave them below, or e-mail the show at . Thanks for watching!

Q&A

Who did the Falcons draft on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Falcons drafted CB Avieon Terrell and WR Zachariah Branch on Day 2.

What positions did the Falcons fill with their Day 2 draft picks?

The Falcons filled the cornerback and wide receiver positions with their selections of Avieon Terrell and Zachariah Branch.

What are the expectations for Avieon Terrell and Zachariah Branch in the Falcons' future?

Both players are expected to significantly contribute to the team's success and improve their overall performance.