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Falcons third‑round pick Zachariah Branch faced two misdemeanors after an April arrest in Athens, GA, but prosecutors dropped the charges due to insufficient evidence; Branch cooperated with police and his attorney said he did not commit a crime, with Branch having 81 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns at Georgia after transferring from USC.
At Falcons OTAs under coach Kevin Stefanski, rookie Zachariah Branch flashed speed and playmaking, drawing praise from teammate Michael Penix Jr.; the QB competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa remains tight with limited 11-on-11 work and careful snap management. The session offered a glimpse at depth across defense and offense, noted Brian Robinson Jr. as a complement to Bijan Robinson, and provided injury updates (Bralen Trice, Troy Andersen, Billy Bowman Jr., Avieon Terrell on the side field, Kendal Daniels in a boot). The Falcons wrap up another practice Thursday ahead of a six-session run into mid-June.
Atlanta added six players in Ian Cunningham’s first draft, emphasizing defense with Avieon Terrell and Kendal Daniels on Day 2 plus Day 3 picks like Anterio Thompson and Harold Perkins Jr. and a weapon in Zachariah Branch; national grades largely praised Day 2 value (Terrell, Branch) and ranked Atlanta among the stronger classes despite no first-round pick, with Day 3 evaluations more mixed.
The Atlanta Falcons used five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to nail Day 2, selecting cornerback Avieon Terrell at 48 and wide receiver Zachariah Branch at 79, signaling a promising future under GM Ian Cunningham.
Atlanta Falcons GM Ian Cunningham capped Day 2 by selecting CB Avieon Terrell (No. 48) and WR Zachariah Branch (No. 79), addressing premium positions; with Day 3 upcoming, Atlanta could add more cornerback or receiver depth and potentially target linebackers and defensive-line help, with a slate of Day 3 prospects highlighted by Dane Brugler (Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LT Overton, Logan Taylor, Bryce Boettcher, Rayshaun Benny, Rene Konga, Bishop Fitzgerald, JC Davis, David Gusta, Dontay Corleone) who could fit the Falcons’ needs and special-teams upside.
Former USC and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a top Day 2 NFL draft prospect and potential Raiders target, was arrested in Athens, Georgia on misdemeanor charges including obstructing public sidewalks/streets, prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. He was booked and released after posting a $39 bond. Branch transferred from USC to Georgia for the 2024 season, posting 81 catches for 811 yards in his Georgia year, and the Raiders had shown interest, hosting him for a top-30 visit. He is the great-nephew of Raiders Hall of Fame receiver Cliff Branch.
Former Bishop Gorman standout Zachariah Branch, a top NFL Draft prospect who impressed at the combine, was arrested in Athens, Georgia on two misdemeanor obstruction charges after allegedly blocking a sidewalk during a police crowd-control incident outside a nightclub; the incident could impact his draft stock, despite interest from the Raiders and his collegiate stints at USC and Georgia.
Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, projected to be drafted this week, was arrested in Athens on two misdemeanor charges—obstructing public sidewalks/streets (prowling) and obstructing a law enforcement officer—and released after posting bond. The 5-foot-9, 177-pound playmaker transferred from USC to Georgia for 2025, finishing with 81 receptions for 811 yards and six touchdowns; he ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and was rated the 14th-best receiver in the 2026 class, with scouts noting his dynamic speed and potential as a versatile slot and return player.
Mel Kiper Jr. highlights three Steelers-linked sleepers — Cole Payton, Zachariah Branch, and Kyle Louis — who have ties to Pittsburgh ahead of the draft: Payton (NDSU QB) could be a developmental fourth-round asset in a Hill-like role, Branch (Georgia WR) offers strong YAC upside and is viewed as a second-round possibility, and Louis (Pitt LB) is a versatile defender projected in the second or third round.
Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens after Georgia's G-Day, charged with two misdemeanors—obstructing a public sidewalk/prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement official—and released on bond; he led the Bulldogs in receptions and receiving yards last season and was projected as a 2026 NFL Draft pick.
Former Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested on misdemeanor charges for obstructing a sidewalk and blocking a law enforcement officer, with a portion of the police report now public; it’s unclear if the incident will impact his NFL draft stock as teams weigh the situation.
Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a projected Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested in Athens on misdemeanor obstruction charges (obstructing public sidewalks/streets-prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer); he was booked early Sunday and released a few hours later, raising questions about how the incident could affect his draft stock after a strong college career.
Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest two-round mock has the Steelers selecting Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane at 21 and Georgia wideout Zachariah Branch at 53, fortifying the line for a potential Rodgers-led offense and adding a dynamic playmaker who could contribute in the return game.
PFF flags a slate of 2026 NFL Draft prospects as “buyer-beware” due to red flags, including QB Drew Allar’s inconsistent accuracy and big-game struggles; OL Monroe Freeling’s limited true pass-set reps; RB Seth McGowan’s lack of explosiveness; WR Zachariah Branch’s limited downfield impact; TE Oscar Delp’s uncertain NFL projection; and concerns around EDGE Keldric Faulk and LB CJ Allen, illustrating that hype can outpace objective evaluation.
Zachariah and Zion Branch made significant contributions in Georgia's 24-20 victory over Florida, with Zachariah leading in receiving yards and Zion playing a key defensive role after an injury to a teammate. The game marked their first Georgia-Florida rivalry experience, highlighting their impact on the game and their family bond.