Georgia receiver and draft prospect Zachariah Branch arrested for misdemeanor obstruction
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Key Points:
- Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning on misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
- Branch was booked into Clarke County Jail and released within a few hours, according to local police reports.
- Once the No. 1 wide receiver recruit nationally, Branch began his college career at USC before transferring to Georgia, where he led the SEC with 81 catches last season.
- His impressive 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the Combine had boosted his draft projection to Day 2, but the recent arrest may negatively impact his NFL draft stock.
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