Falcons sign D-II QB star to undrafted free agent contract

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The Atlanta Falcons have signed quarterback Jack Strand as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft. Strand, hailing from Bloomer, Wisconsin, played college football at Minnesota State-Moorhead.

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Atlanta Falcons signed QB Jack Strand
Strand is from Bloomer, Wisconsin
He played at Minnesota State-Moorhead
Signing occurred after the 2026 NFL Draft
Strand was undrafted

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Most people will have never heard of this guy.

But the Atlanta Falcons just signed QB Jack Strand, and it's an intriguing move.

The news was reported soon after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft as undrafted free agency got underway:

Strand is originally from Bloomer, Wisconsin, and he took the chance in Minnesota State-Moorhead after high school.

He stayed at the D-II school his whole career.

In 2025, he threw for 3,546 yards and 42 touchdowns.

Strand certainly looks the part at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds.

There was some wondering whether he could even be a seventh-round pick.

Instead, he has to settle for being a rapid UDFA signing.

The Falcons have Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but behind them is just Trevor Siemian. Strand will get a chance to compete for the QB3 job in Atlanta.