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Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning, according to the Athens Banner-Herald’s Marc Weiser.

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The arrest occurred in Athens-Clarke County. Branch — a 5-9 slot wideout with hopes of hearing his name called during next week’s NFL Draft — was handed two misdemeanor charges of obstruction. He tallied the most catches in a single season in Bulldogs history last year.

Here’s what we know thus far about Branch’s arrest, as well as how it could impact his draft stock.

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Zachariah Branch arrest details

Branch was booked in an Athens-Clarke County jail early Sunday morning on one count of obstructing public sidewalks/streets – prowling and one charge of obstruction of a law enforcement. Both charges are misdemeanors. Branch was released two hours later, posting bonds totaling $39.

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Branch was back in Athens for the Bulldogs’ annual spring game. He is projected to be a second-round pick in next week’s draft.

What did Zachariah Branch do?

Branch was arrested early Sunday morning and handed two misdemeanor charges: one count of obstructing public sidewalks/streets – prowling and one charge of obstruction of law enforcement. At the time of this article’s writing, it’s unclear what prompted Brach’s interaction with Athens-Clarke County police — a police report has not been made public yet.

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Zachariah Branch draft projection

Branch is widely considered to be a Day 2 prospect. NFL Mock Draft Database — a repository that aggregates mock drafts from various publications — has him listed as the No. 66 overall player in its rankings, pegging him as a likely third-round pick.

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TSN’s Vinnie Iyer has the Commanders selecting Branch in the third round (No. 71 overall pick) in his latest mock draft. Here’s what he wrote detailing Branch’s fit on Washington’s roster.

“The Commanders need to get more dynamic in the slot to help Terry McLaurin and Branch offer more as a big playmaker with some outside upside.”

Zachariah Branch college stats

Year

School

Games

Catches

Yards

TDs

2023

USC

11

31

320

2

2024

USC

12

47

503

1

2025

Georgia

14

81

811

6

Career

—

37

159

1,634

9