Former Georgia wide receiver reveals how he spent first NFL paycheck
Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch revealed how he spent his first NFL paycheck from the Atlanta Falcons.
Zachariah Branch, a former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver, has revealed how he allocated his first paycheck from the NFL. According to NFL Nation, Branch chose to invest in companies listed in the S&P 500, a stock market index representing the performance of 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States. As a 2026 third-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons, Branch is being cautious with his finances, just as his parents taught him.
Branch mentioned in an interview that he is currently content with his investment strategy and plans to focus on food, family, and generational wealth. He also expressed interest in entering the real estate market, similar to his father, Sheva Branch, who is a prominent realtor in Las Vegas. Branch earned a $7.06 million rookie contract with the Falcons, making $885K in base salary and earning a $398K signing bonus this season.
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