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Zachariah Branch thrilled by one of Falcons' UDFA signings
TL;DR
The Atlanta Falcons selected Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed 14 undrafted free agents, including his former teammate Cash Jones. Branch is known for his speed and dynamic return abilities despite his smaller size.
Key points
- Zachariah Branch was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round.
- Branch is 5-foot-9 and weighs 177 pounds.
- The Falcons signed 14 undrafted free agents after the draft.
- Cash Jones, Branch's former teammate, is among the signed UDFAs.
- Jones primarily served as a backup during his career at Georgia.
Atlanta FalconsGeorgia BulldogsZachariah BranchCash Jones
The most popular pick the Atlanta Falcons made in the 2026 NFL Draft was when they took Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch in the third round, No. 79 overall. Branch is undersized for a pro receiver (5-foot-9, 177 pounds) but has more than enough speed to take the top off defenses and is a dynamic return specialist, to boot.
After it was all over, the Falcons joined in the frenzy that is signing hundreds of college free agents who all hit the market at the same time.
Atlanta came out with 14 UDFAs, including Branch's old teammate, Bulldogs running back Cash Jones. Here's how Branch reacted when he heard the news that Jones was also joining the Falcons.
Jones (5-foot-11, 194 pounds) didn't see the field too often at Georgia, serving as a backup for his entire five-season career with the Bulldogs. Primarily used as a scat-back, Jones put up 57 catches, 573 receiving yards and six touchdowns to go with 52 carries, 253 yards and three scores as a rusher in 55 games.
Jones won't be supplanting Bijan Robinson - instead he'll have to compete for snaps with the other players at the bottom of Atlanta's depth chart at running back - including Carlos Washington Jr., Nathan Carter and Tyler Goodson.
Here's the full list of the undrafted free agents that the Falcons have signed.
Atlanta Falcons 2026 UDFAs
- Georgia RB Cash Jones
- Auburn TE Brandon Frazier
- Wisconsin OL Riley Mahlman
- Miami WR Keelan Marion
Q&A
What round was Zachariah Branch selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Zachariah Branch was selected in the third round, No. 79 overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Who is Cash Jones and what were his stats at Georgia?
Cash Jones is a running back who played for the Georgia Bulldogs, recording 57 catches for 573 receiving yards and six touchdowns, along with 52 carries for 253 yards and three scores over five seasons.
How many undrafted free agents did the Falcons sign after the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Atlanta Falcons signed a total of 14 undrafted free agents after the 2026 NFL Draft.