The Atlanta Falcons are working through their second week of OTAs, which gives their 14 undrafted free agents another chance to make an impression on the coaching staff. The team focused largely on the offensive side of the ball with its UDFA signings this year.
Those signings included three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, one running back, one tight end and one quarterback. In today’s Falcons undrafted free agent spotlight, we’ll be taking a closer look at MSU-Moorhead quarterback Jack Strand.
While he may seem like a long-shot to make the team, Strand is already turning heads at OTAs. As you’ll see below, there’s plenty to like about the big-armed quarterback.
Falcons UDFA spotlight: QB Jack Strand
- 2025 stats: 3,546 pass yards, 42 TD, 14 INT; 288 rush yards, 5 TD
Strand, a Division II legend, met with the Falcons prior to the draft and was one of the team’s first reported undrafted free agent signings. The former Dragons signal-caller broke every school passing record during his four years at MSU-Moorhead (2022-2025), ending his career with 13,161 passing yards, 126 touchdowns and 50 interceptions.
While he’s not exactly a dual-threat, Strand had nine career rushing touchdowns. Last season, he rushed for 288 yards and five touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound quarterback has a sturdy frame and NFL-caliber arm. Strand still needs some polish, but he has enough physical tools to compete for a backup job at the NFL level.
“A big-boned, sturdy passer, Strand has a live arm but a funky, sidearmed release,” wrote The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. “His accuracy is adequate, but his ball placement must be more consistent when attacking small-window throws. He tends to arm most of his throws, especially to his left, and needs to be more aware of getting his footwork and hips aligned. He can throw with anticipation and isn’t shy about throwing to spots, although he needs to take better care of the ball.”
The Falcons already have three quarterbacks on the roster — Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Siemian — but Strand has a chance to compete with Siemian for that third quarterback job this season.
UDFA quarterback Jack Strand getting some throws in. You can see the whip of an arm that people talk about pic.twitter.com/EIVrlAFdAD
— Garrett Chapman (@gchapatl) May 8, 2026
Falcons’ undrafted free agents: 14 players signed
Check out the full list of Falcons UDFA signings below:
- QB Jack Strand, MSU-Moorhead: Atlanta met with Strand before the draft and now he joins the team as its fourth quarterback. Last season, Strand had 3,546 yards and 42 touchdowns with 14 interceptions.
- RB Cash Jones, Georgia: Jones met with the team ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The pass-catching weapon is someone to watch in training camp.
- TE Jack Velling, Michigan State: The Falcons have signed former Michigan State tight end Jack Velling. Last season, Velling had 36 catches for 359 receiving yards and three touchdowns over 12 games in East Lansing.
- WR Keelan Marion, Miami: The Falcons are signing undrafted Miami wide receiver Keelan Marion, per report. Marion had 57 receptions for 746 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the Hurricanes last season.
- WR Vinny Anthony, Wisconsin: The former Badgers wideout will reportedly get $265,000 guaranteed to join Atlanta. Last season, he had 31 catches for 391 receiving yards and one touchdown.
- WR Le’Meke Brockington, Minnesota: The Falcons also signed Minnesota wide receiver Le’Meke Brockington. Last season, he had 46 catches for 484 receiving yards and four touchdowns for the Golden Gophers.
- OL Kam Dewberry, Alabama: The Falcons are signing former Alabama’s Kam Dewberry. The former Crimson Tide offensive lineman gives the team another developmental guard prospect with some upside.
- OL Riley Mahlman, Wisconsin: The Falcons are signing Wisconsin offensive lineman Riley Mahlman. The 6-foot-8 left tackle is an intriguing developmental prospect.
- C James Brockermeyer, Miami: The Atlanta Falcons are signing Miami center James Brockermeyer. The former Hurricane offensive lineman can provide depth behind Ryan Neuzil in 2026.
- DT Carlos Allen, Houston: Atlanta has signed Houston defensive tackle Carlos Allen Jr. The Falcons needed help at defensive tackle and Allen is someone to watch in training camp.
- LB Daveren Rayner, Kentucky: The Falcons signed former Kentucky linebacker Daveren Rayner following their rookie minicamp.
- DL CJ Nunnally, Purdue: The Falcons have signed former Purdue defensive lineman CJ Nunnally.
- CB Malcolm Dewalt, Akron: The Falcons are signing Akron CB Malcolm Dewalt. Last season, he had two interceptions, one forced fumble and eight passes defended.
- LSPhilip Florenzo, Clemson: The Falcons have signed long snapper Philip Florenzo out of Clemson. Florenzo was one of just seven long snappers at the combine.
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