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Falcons Day 7: Padded Practice Sparks Offense, Branch Continues to Shine
sports1 month ago

Falcons Day 7: Padded Practice Sparks Offense, Branch Continues to Shine

Day 7 at Falcons camp featured the second padded practice with full-contact 11-on-11, boosting energy and showing a more balanced offense and run game; Nick Folk went 7-for-7 on field goals including a 51-yard kick after a botched hold, while QB Michael Penix Jr. said he could be cleared any day and Bijan Robinson discussed his extension. Rookie WR Zachariah Branch continued to rise amid veteran support, with Drake London and Jahan Dotson contributing in the receiving corps; Tua Tagovailoa looked near full strength in practice. On defense, Avieon Terrell opened 11-on-11 with an INT, Sydney Brown impressed in the slot, and Ebukam/Thomas provided pressuring help. Injury notes: Jessie Bates III out, CJ Henderson sidelined, Zach Harrison inching back. This was the writer’s final Day at Flowery Branch with more camp coverage to come.

via The Falcoholic|
#bijan-robinson#falcons#nfl
Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up
sports3 months ago

Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up

At Falcons OTAs under coach Kevin Stefanski, rookie Zachariah Branch flashed speed and playmaking, drawing praise from teammate Michael Penix Jr.; the QB competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa remains tight with limited 11-on-11 work and careful snap management. The session offered a glimpse at depth across defense and offense, noted Brian Robinson Jr. as a complement to Bijan Robinson, and provided injury updates (Bralen Trice, Troy Andersen, Billy Bowman Jr., Avieon Terrell on the side field, Kendal Daniels in a boot). The Falcons wrap up another practice Thursday ahead of a six-session run into mid-June.

via AJC.com|
#falcons#michael-penix-jr#otas
Falcons Dominate Day 2 Draft, Earn Broad Media Praise
sports4 months ago

Falcons Dominate Day 2 Draft, Earn Broad Media Praise

Atlanta added six players in Ian Cunningham’s first draft, emphasizing defense with Avieon Terrell and Kendal Daniels on Day 2 plus Day 3 picks like Anterio Thompson and Harold Perkins Jr. and a weapon in Zachariah Branch; national grades largely praised Day 2 value (Terrell, Branch) and ranked Atlanta among the stronger classes despite no first-round pick, with Day 3 evaluations more mixed.

via Atlanta Falcons|
#anterio-thompson#avieon-terrell#harold-perkins-jr
Falcons Eye Day 3 Depth After Terrell and Branch Picks
nfl-draft4 months ago

Falcons Eye Day 3 Depth After Terrell and Branch Picks

Atlanta Falcons GM Ian Cunningham capped Day 2 by selecting CB Avieon Terrell (No. 48) and WR Zachariah Branch (No. 79), addressing premium positions; with Day 3 upcoming, Atlanta could add more cornerback or receiver depth and potentially target linebackers and defensive-line help, with a slate of Day 3 prospects highlighted by Dane Brugler (Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LT Overton, Logan Taylor, Bryce Boettcher, Rayshaun Benny, Rene Konga, Bishop Fitzgerald, JC Davis, David Gusta, Dontay Corleone) who could fit the Falcons’ needs and special-teams upside.

via Atlanta Falcons|
#atlanta-falcons#avieon-terrell#day-3-targets
Arrest Ahead of NFL Draft Clouds Top WR Prospect Zachariah Branch
sports4 months ago

Arrest Ahead of NFL Draft Clouds Top WR Prospect Zachariah Branch

Former USC and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a top Day 2 NFL draft prospect and potential Raiders target, was arrested in Athens, Georgia on misdemeanor charges including obstructing public sidewalks/streets, prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. He was booked and released after posting a $39 bond. Branch transferred from USC to Georgia for the 2024 season, posting 81 catches for 811 yards in his Georgia year, and the Raiders had shown interest, hosting him for a top-30 visit. He is the great-nephew of Raiders Hall of Fame receiver Cliff Branch.

via nypost.com|
#georgia-bulldogs#las-vegas-raiders#nfl-draft
Arrest in Athens Clouds Zachariah Branch’s NFL Draft Prospects
sports4 months ago

Arrest in Athens Clouds Zachariah Branch’s NFL Draft Prospects

Former Bishop Gorman standout Zachariah Branch, a top NFL Draft prospect who impressed at the combine, was arrested in Athens, Georgia on two misdemeanor obstruction charges after allegedly blocking a sidewalk during a police crowd-control incident outside a nightclub; the incident could impact his draft stock, despite interest from the Raiders and his collegiate stints at USC and Georgia.

via Las Vegas Review-Journal|
#arrest#bishop-gorman#nfl-draft
Ex-Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested in Athens ahead of NFL Draft
sports4 months ago

Ex-Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested in Athens ahead of NFL Draft

Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, projected to be drafted this week, was arrested in Athens on two misdemeanor charges—obstructing public sidewalks/streets (prowling) and obstructing a law enforcement officer—and released after posting bond. The 5-foot-9, 177-pound playmaker transferred from USC to Georgia for 2025, finishing with 81 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns; he ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and was rated the 14th-best receiver in the 2026 class, with scouts noting his dynamic speed and potential as a versatile slot and return player.

via The New York Times|
#arrest#college-football#georgia-bulldogs
sports4 months ago

Steelers Target Mel Kiper's Sleeper Trio in the Draft

Mel Kiper Jr. highlights three Steelers-linked sleepers — Cole Payton, Zachariah Branch, and Kyle Louis — who have ties to Pittsburgh ahead of the draft: Payton (NDSU QB) could be a developmental fourth-round asset in a Hill-like role, Branch (Georgia WR) offers strong YAC upside and is viewed as a second-round possibility, and Louis (Pitt LB) is a versatile defender projected in the second or third round.

via Steelers Depot|
#cole-payton#mel-kiper-jr#nfl-draft
Georgia WR Zachariah Branch Arrest Could Impact Draft Stock
sports4 months ago

Georgia WR Zachariah Branch Arrest Could Impact Draft Stock

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a projected Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested in Athens on misdemeanor obstruction charges (obstructing public sidewalks/streets-prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer); he was booked early Sunday and released a few hours later, raising questions about how the incident could affect his draft stock after a strong college career.

via NBC Sports|
#arrest#college-football#georgia
Buyer Beware: The 2026 NFL Draft’s Most Risky Prospects
sports5 months ago

Buyer Beware: The 2026 NFL Draft’s Most Risky Prospects

PFF flags a slate of 2026 NFL Draft prospects as “buyer-beware” due to red flags, including QB Drew Allar’s inconsistent accuracy and big-game struggles; OL Monroe Freeling’s limited true pass-set reps; RB Seth McGowan’s lack of explosiveness; WR Zachariah Branch’s limited downfield impact; TE Oscar Delp’s uncertain NFL projection; and concerns around EDGE Keldric Faulk and LB CJ Allen, illustrating that hype can outpace objective evaluation.

via PFF|
#drew-allar#keldric-faulk#monroe-freeling