FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons locked in an outstanding value selection, targeting Zachariah Branch with their third-round pick on Friday night. Some draft experts saw him rising to the second round, but he slipped into the Falcons’ grasp.  Branch was involved in a draft-week arrest in Athens for a pair of misdemeanors, including obstructing a public sidewalk and obstructing a law enforcement officer. There was some speculation that this affected his overall stock, but he downplayed its role in his drop to the third round.  “If you look at what transpired, you’ll understand why I wasn’t anxious,” Branch explained. “None of the teams were concerned. They know who I am as a person and the character that I hold. I think that was pretty much self-explanatory.” According to the police report, Branch was reportedly given verbal commands to move from the sidewalk. He eventually stepped back and “smirked” at the officer.…