ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to the UFL for help. On the heels of a 3–14 season, head coach Chuck Davis and the Falcons front office have signed running back Jashaun Corbin ahead of Season 33, hoping the explosive rusher can bring new life to a struggling offense.
Corbin arrives after leading the UFL in rushing this spring. With the San Antonio Brahmas, he totaled 514 rushing yards on 97 carries (5.3 YPC) and scored four touchdowns in just 10 games. He added another 138 yards receiving, and his 904 total yards were third-most in the league. Atlanta is banking on that versatility translating to immediate production.
“We had to get more dynamic out of the backfield,” said Davis. “Corbin runs angry, catches well, and gives us a spark we didn’t have.”
Adding Speed to a Stalled Offense
Last season, the Falcons ranked 20th in both rushing yards (86.8 per game) and points per game (22.1). Despite the efforts of a patchwork backfield, Atlanta’s ground game never found rhythm. In total yardage, they ranked 26th in the league and finished dead last in the NFC South. No team in the conference lost more games, and their -105 point differential underscored how often they were outmatched up front.
Corbin joins a crowded but unsettled RB room that includes Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Elijah Dotson, and rookie Nathan Carter. The team recently parted ways with sixth-round pick Jase McClellan to make space.
From Undrafted to UFL Standout
Corbin’s journey to Atlanta has been far from linear. After going undrafted in 2022, he bounced between practice squads with the Giants and Panthers. His 2023 stint with New York included just one carry and three receptions in limited action.
Then came the UFL opportunity — and Corbin seized it.
He exploded onto the scene with San Antonio, showing a blend of burst and vision that made him a weekly highlight. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry, had zero fumbles on offense, and returned kicks on special teams, further showcasing his value.
“He did everything you want to see from a player trying to get noticed,” said a Falcons scout. “And he didn’t just look fast — he looked polished.”
High Expectations, Low Margin for Error
The Falcons haven’t finished above .500 since Season 29. Their last-place 3–14 record in Season 32 included a 1–7 mark at home, an 0–6 record in the division, and a six-game losing streak to close the year. For Coach Davis, Corbin’s signing is less about hype and more about fit.
“He doesn’t need 25 touches. He just needs five or six chances to flip a drive,” Davis said. “That’s what we were missing.”
The Road Ahead
Training camp opens in just a few weeks, and while Corbin won’t be handed the job, the path to RB3 and kick return duties is clear. If he can carry over his UFL momentum into camp, he could quickly carve out a role.
And if he delivers the same energy he brought to San Antonio? The Falcons may have quietly landed one of the most impactful under-the-radar signings of the offseason.
