SURGE: Can Zachariah Branch OVERTAKE Jahan Dotson as the Atlanta Falcons WR2?

Atlanta Falcons’ WR2 battle heats up: Will Jahan Dotson secure the spot, or is Zachariah Branch poised for a breakout? With Drake London cemented as WR1, hot topics include Dotson’s contract expectations, Branch’s dynamic special teams potential, and whether Atlanta’s young receivers can silence calls for a veteran addition like Stefon Diggs or Deebo Samuel. Is patience the answer, or will preseason performances force the Falcons into a bold move? Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis (Locked On Georgia Tech) examine Maason Smith’s place in Nate Ollie’s attacking front, question Jawaan Taylor’s reliability at right tackle, and speculate on the team’s long-term plans for the offensive line. With the shadow of past picks like Ruke Orhorhoro and Kaleb McGary looming, the conversation asks: Should the Falcons prioritize tackle in the 2027 NFL Draft regardless of 2026 outcomes? #atlantafalcons #nfl #jahandotson #zachariahbranch #drakelondon #olamidezaccheaus #maasonsmith #jawaantaylor #wanyamorris #jakematthews #rukeorhorhoro Photo Credit: Dale Zanine - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/ 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! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons 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!  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.  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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.