After wrapping up OTAs, the Atlanta Falcons are now off until training camp begins in the final week of July. Veterans report for camp on July 28, while the rookies will arrive a few days earlier on July 24. This group consists of the team’s six-player draft class and 13 undrafted free agent signings.
One rookie to watch out for this offseason is UDFA quarterback Jack Strand. The former MSU-Moorhead signal-caller may not be a known commodity, but he’s got plenty of NFL tools, including a live arm, that should help him carve out a role in the league.
As fans count down the days until training camp begins, we will be highlighting certain players to watch as well and breaking down each position group. In today’s Falcons camp spotlight, we’re taking a closer look at Strand.
Falcons training camp 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 an 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.
Jack Strand the only other QB throwing passes currently with Tua Tagovailoa.
Michael Penix Jr. is out here but has a scheduled rest day. Trevor Siemian working off to the side. pic.twitter.com/6ZfcUf49Kf
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) June 8, 2026
Jack Strand and Tua Tagovailoa are getting all the reps today with Penix on a scheduled rest day. pic.twitter.com/xIabbIS2KU
— Garrett Chapman (@gchapatl) June 8, 2026
Falcons’ undrafted free agents: 13 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.
- 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.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons training camp spotlight: UDFA quarterback Jack Strand
