Georgia WR prospect Zachariah Branch arrested after team's spring game, before NFL Draft
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Key Points:
- Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning on misdemeanor charges including obstructing public sidewalks and obstructing a law enforcement officer, according to Athens-Clarke County records.
- Branch was booked at 1:26 a.m. and released after posting a $39 bond; the arrest stemmed from his refusal to move from a public sidewalk despite multiple verbal commands from police.
- The arrest occurred shortly after Georgia's spring game, with Branch expected to be a Day 2 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, which begins Thursday.
- Branch declared for the draft following a breakout season at Georgia, where he set a school record with 81 receptions and 811 yards in his first year after transferring from USC.
- Known for his speed and agility, Branch recorded a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, ranking among the fastest wide receivers and Georgia players.
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