The Atlanta Falcons receiver room just got a lot more explosive, with Atlanta using its third-round pick (No. 79 overall) to select former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch. — NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026 Despite a record-breaking junior season with the Bulldogs, Georgia's limited offensive scheme and an arrest late in the pre-draft process likely caused his stock to slip below where his talent suggests it should have been. The pick comes a round after Atlanta used their second-round selection (No. 48 overall) to draft Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, the brother of current Atlanta starting corner A.J. Terrell. How Does Branch Fit In Atlanta? While the Falcons have a young, promising No. 1 receiver in Drake London, he can’t carry the entire load at the position, and Atlanta could have benefited from adding a more explosive element last season.…