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Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch is facing 2 misdemeanor charges aft he was arrested successful Athens early Sunday. The apprehension of nan prima receiver comes conscionable days earlier he is projected to beryllium a second-round prime successful this week’s NFL Draft.
Branch, who turned 22 conscionable past month, was arrested by nan Athens-Clarke County Police Department and booked into nan Athens-Clarke County Jail conscionable earlier 1:30 a.m. connected 2 charges.
Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch celebrates pinch wide receiver Colbie Young aft scoring a touchdown during nan Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals astatine Caesars Superdome successful New Orleans, La., connected Jan. 1, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34. (IMAGN)
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The erstwhile Bulldogs star was charged pinch obstructing nationalist sidewalks/streets – prowling and obstruction of a rule enforcement officer. He was released aft much than 2 hours successful jailhouse aft posting $39 successful bonds.
ESPN reported that Branch attended Georgia’s outpouring crippled connected Saturday. His brother, Zion Branch, is simply a information for nan squad aft some transferred location successful 2025.
Branch transferred aft 2 seasons astatine Southern California and instantly became backmost Gunner Stockton’s favourite target. He vanished nan play pinch a team-high 811 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch runs during nan NFL Scouting Combine astatine Lucas Oil Stadium successful Indianapolis, Ind., connected Feb. 28, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
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In January, he announced his plans to state for nan draft.
"DAWG NATION, convey you for your unwavering support. You welcomed maine pinch unfastened arms. Having nan opportunity to play betwixt nan hedges and winning nan SEC Championship is simply a communicative only God could’ve written, and for that, I americium everlastingly grateful," he wrote successful a connection shared connected societal media.
Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch celebrates aft a touchdown drawback against nan Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets successful nan 2nd 4th astatine Mercedes-Benz Stadium successful Atlanta, Ga., connected Nov. 28, 2025. (Brett Davis/Imagn Images)
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Branch’s position arsenic a projected second-round prime was bolstered aft an awesome showing astatine nan combine, wherever he clocked a 4.35 40-yard dash.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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