Zachariah Branch arrested in downtown Athens
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Key Points:
- Zachariah Branch, former Georgia receiver, was arrested early Sunday in Athens on charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets and obstructing a law enforcement officer.
- Branch was booked into Athens-Clarke County jail at 1:26 A.M. and posted bond at 3:44 A.M., with bonds set at $10 and $29 for the respective charges.
- The incident occurred shortly after Branch participated in Georgia’s G-Day event, where he signed autographs for fans.
- Branch concluded his single season at Georgia with a school-record 81 receptions, 811 yards, and six touchdowns, and is projected to be drafted in the first two or three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to begin Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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