NFL draft prospect Zachariah Branch arrested in Georgia
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Key Points:
- Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday in Athens, Georgia, facing misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
- Branch was booked at 1:26 a.m. and released at 3:44 a.m. after posting a $39 bond, according to local arrest records.
- Branch attended Georgia's spring game on Saturday and his brother, Zion Branch, is a safety for Georgia.
- Projected as a Day 2 NFL draft pick, Branch is ranked among the top 100 prospects for the 2026 draft and is expected to be selected in the second round.
- Branch ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and set Georgia's single-season reception record with 81 catches, totaling 811 yards and six touchdowns after transferring from USC.
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