REVEALED: Atlanta Falcons Drafting Zachariah Branch SIGNALS Tua Tagovailoa Over Michael Penix at QB

Atlanta Falcons send a clear signal about their quarterback vision with the 2026 NFL Draft selection of wide receiver Zachariah Branch. Does this pick favor a Tua Tagovailoa-style offense over Michael Penix’s deep-ball attack? Aaron Freeman breaks down how Branch’s body-catching tendencies and reliance on QB accuracy could define Atlanta’s offensive identity, comparing him to Drake London’s “scheme-proof” versatility. Explore Branch’s developmental journey at USC and Georgia, questions about his true potential beyond gadget plays, and why QB choice will make or break this investment. Special guest Marc Kulkin (‪@LockedOnUSC‬) provides insider perspective on Branch’s meteoric rise and second-year struggles at USC, along with candid insight into his transfer and NFL outlook. Will the Falcons maximize Zachariah Branch’s explosive talent—or risk wasting a valuable pick if their QB situation falters? #atlantafalcons #nfl #zachariahbranch #tuatagovailoa #kevinstefanski #michaelpenixjr #drakelondon #kylepitts #darnellmooney #kirkcousins Photo Credit: Dale Zanine - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our Discord server!   / discord   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)