The Atlanta Falcons began their rookie minicamp, featuring the 2026 draft class and undrafted free agents. Third-round pick Zachariah Branch stood out with impressive performances on the field.
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their rookie minicamp on Friday, allowing the team's 2026 draft class and 14 undrafted free agent signings to get their first taste of NFL action. Plus, 23 other players showed up to try out for the team.
The Falcons coaching staff got their first look at this year's batch of rookies. Second-round pick Avieon Terrell was limited due to an injury, but he still took the field with his teammates. All eyes were on third-round pick Zachariah Branch. The former Georgia wide receiver made a good first impression on and off the field.
Thanks to the Falcons' social media team, along with various NFL reporters, we can show you a few clips from Atlanta's first day of rookie minicamp. Watch as Branch and others take the field below.
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More of former UGA WR Zachariah Branch at camp pic.twitter.com/xOHmMDJ9eC
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Zachariah Branch showcased his speed and skills during the Falcons rookie minicamp, making a strong first impression.
Notable players included third-round pick Zachariah Branch and second-round pick Avieon Terrell, who participated despite an injury.
The Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp kicked off on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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UDFA quarterback Jack Strand getting some throws in. You can see the whip of an arm that people talk about pic.twitter.com/EIVrlAFdAD
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Former UGA RB Cash Jones (#32) at #Falcons rookie camp pic.twitter.com/SEPIQbKUcY
โ Lexi Bowden (@lexibowden_) May 8, 2026
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Seeing head coach Kevin Stefanski in action for the first time as he checks in with the rookie wide receivers that includes former Dawg and 3rd round pick Zachariah Branch.
Falcons also signed UGA running back Cash Jones as an undrafted free agent.โฆ pic.twitter.com/aR5rKS15uQ
โ Kinsey Lee (@kinseyleetv) May 8, 2026
Falcons rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch made a point to introduce himself to everyone in the media scrum before getting started. pic.twitter.com/OGIocmY4ab
โ Garrett Chapman (@gchapatl) May 8, 2026
The Falcons will wrap up their rookie minicamp on Sunday, May 8. We'll have to wait and see if any of the team's 23 tryout players end up securing a roster spot before the weekend is over.
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