NFL.com's Chad Reuter gives Atlanta Falcons A grade for 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 picks
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 25
NFL.com's Chad Reuter gives Atlanta Falcons A grade for 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 picks
12 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Apr 25
The Falcons selected Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell at 48th overall and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch at 79th overall on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Reuter praised the Falcons for balancing value and need, calling Terrell a mid-second round steal and Branch a dynamic slot playmaker. Atlanta's draft approach has earned widespread acclaim from CBS Sports, ESPN, and NFL.com.
With three picks remaining on Day 3, Atlanta's revamped receiving corps, including Branch, Jahan Dotson, and Olamide Zaccheaus, is expected to be an improvement over last season.
Is Zachariah Branch, a 'screen pass monster,' versatile enough to become a complete NFL receiver?
After trading their first-round pick, have the Falcons found enough immediate-impact talent on Day 2?
Can Avieon Terrell's record-breaking ability to force fumbles in college translate to the NFL?
Are the glowing reviews for the Falcons' picks overlooking the risks of player size and off-field issues?
How will the dynamic of two brothers playing together in the secondary impact the Falcons' defense?