Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts presented rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch with multiple team dinner bills exceeding $30,000 each, leaving the former USC standout in disbelief.
Branch, who joined the Falcons as a third-round draft pick, reacted with visible shock when Pitts handed him the checks, prompting laughter from other members of the team. Initial reports indicate that Branch was presented with three separate bills, each costing over $30,000.
Branch spent his first two college seasons at USC before transferring to Georgia for his final year. During his collegiate career, he was recognized for his speed and utilized as a deep threat and punt returner. He recorded 78 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns for the Trojans. In his career year with Georgia, he had 81 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns.
Prior to the NFL Draft, Branch faced legal issues when he was arrested for obstructing public sidewalks/streets and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. The charges were later dropped.
Branch signed a four-year contract with the Falcons worth $7 million.