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Why Falcons picked Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch despite draft-week arrest

New York Post·Ethan Sears·about 1 month ago
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The Falcons had no concerns over Zachariah Branch’s draft-week arrest before taking him in the third round on Friday night. Both general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters the arrest and charge for two misdemeanors — obstructing a public sidewalk and obstruction of a law enforcement official — didn’t impact their thinking on Branch.  “When you sit across from him, you understand what he’s about,” Stefanski told reporters. “He’s passionate about this game. he loves this game. Coaches appreciate those type of guys who bring the juice every single day. Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) runs with the ball after a reception during the SEC Championship college football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on December 6th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images “… We have spent a lot of time with him, the coaches have.…

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