2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$0–1W−100%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $289
AGE22Mar 29, 2004
EXPRookiesince 2026
HEIGHT5'10"
inherits 3% of ATL targets (47% vacated, his claim 6%)
Branch (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Pittsburgh, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Branch opened Week 1 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a hamstring injury, but a full session Friday has him in the clear to make his pro debut this weekend. It's unclear what kind of role can be expected of the rookie third-round pick on offense as he jostles for snaps behind position mates Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus, but Branch at least should get on the field as a punt returner.
Branch (hamstring) remained limited at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Branch (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Everyone sharing the ball with Zachariah, most valuable first.
Above the line the plan was to throw; below it, to run.
Branch returned a punt for 18 yards during the Falcons' 17-12 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday.
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Branch caught two of three targets for 15 yards and added a five-yard punt return in Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Colts.
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Branch caught two of four targets for six yards and added a three-yard run in Friday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos. He also had a six-yard punt return.
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Branch is making an impression with his speed and explosiveness at OTAs, according to Will McFadden of atlantafalcons.com.
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Branch has stood out at OTAs due to his speed and explosiveness, per Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site.
Branch could be making an early push for a starting role in a wide receiver room that lacks proven options behind Drake London. Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Thursday that Branch reminds him of his former Dolphins teammate Jaylen Waddle. The Falcons drafted Branch in the third round out of Georgia, 79th overall.
The Falcons selected Branch in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 79th overall.
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