Marcus Allen welcomes Las Vegas native into NFL

Allen entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

Marcus Allen welcomes Las Vegas native @zachariahbranch to the league 🤝 https://t.co/xFk8ziUxZS Via @AtlantaFalcons on X

What happened: The rookie attended Bishop Gorman High School and entered the league as a wide receiver. The exchange came during the final week of the 2026 preseason.

Why it matters: The greeting connects an NFL newcomer with the 1981 Heisman Trophy winner. It arrives as teams turn from exhibition games to regular-season roster decisions.

By the numbers: The rookie was selected No. 79 overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

What to watch: His role when the regular season opens will provide the next substantive development.

Sources

@AtlantaFalcons 2026-08-27T04:46:59.539289+00:00

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