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Social media reacts after Falcons draft Georgia WR Zachariah Branch
TL;DR
The Atlanta Falcons selected Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch with the No. 79 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Branch is expected to make an immediate impact as one of the team's starting receivers.
Key points
- Falcons drafted Zachariah Branch with No. 79 pick
- Branch set Georgia's single season receptions record
- He played two seasons with USC before Georgia
- Branch had five receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown in key games
- He is expected to be a starting receiver for the Falcons
Zachariah BranchAtlanta FalconsGeorgia BulldogsUSC Trojans
Georgia Bulldogs fans that also cheer for the Atlanta Falcons will be able to root for wide receiver Zachariah Branch at the next level. The Falcons drafted Branch with the No. 79 pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Branch is no stranger to playing in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He had exactly five receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown in both Georgia's rivalry win over Georgia Tech and in Georgia's SEC championship win over Alabama.
Branch brings explosiveness, quickness and the ability to turn a short catch into a big play for the Falcons. He has the talent to immediately be one of Atlanta's three starting receivers.
The 5-foot-10, 180-pound receiver set Georgia's all-time single season receptions record in his lone season with the Bulldogs. Before coming to UGA, Branch played two seasons with the USC Trojans.
Kirby Smart reacts after the Falcons draft Branch
Extremely proud of you @zachariahbranch! You have been a joy to watch this past year, and I can’t wait to see what you do with @AtlantaFalcons GO DAWGS !! pic.twitter.com/F063vLBIib
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) April 25, 2026
"Extremely proud of you Zachariah Branch!" Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. "You have been a joy to watch this past year, and I can’t wait to see what you do with the Atlanta Falcons. GO DAWGS !!"
Falcons could use Branch on special teams
Stefanski calls Branch a player you can line up all over the field and someone who can contribute in the return game "which is no small thing."
Q&A
What pick did the Falcons use to draft Zachariah Branch?
The Falcons drafted Zachariah Branch with the No. 79 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What are Zachariah Branch's stats from his time at Georgia?
In his lone season at Georgia, Zachariah Branch set the school's all-time single season receptions record.
How does Zachariah Branch fit into the Falcons' receiving corps?
Zachariah Branch is expected to be one of Atlanta's three starting receivers, bringing explosiveness and quickness to the team.
