Zachariah Branch is finding new ways to make Ian Cunningham look genius

Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham selected wide receiver Zachariah Branch with the 79th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Branch, who ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, was drafted to bring explosiveness alongside primary receiver Drake London.

Branch serves as Atlanta's primary returner on special teams and is competing with Olamide Zaccheus for the offense's WR3 role. The 22-year-old rookie logged 32 offensive snaps across the first two weeks before pushing for increased playing time in Week 3.