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0:452026 NFL Draft Grades: Falcons Select Zachariah Branch No. 79
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1:09Could Zachariah Branch be Georgia's next 1,000-yard receiver? | Junkyard Dawgcast
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Curtis Samuel
Summary
Zachariah Branch is a slot-dominant wide receiver who was used at or near the line of scrimmage. His best asset is his explosiveness and elusiveness with the ball in his hands. There has not been much to suggest the team that drafts him will expand that role significantly. Branch also offers versatility as a punt and kick returner. He projects as a complementary offensive piece and special teams contributor.
About
- 2025: Second-team All-SEC (coaches)
- 2025: 81 receptions (led SEC; 10th in FBS)
Strengths
- Predominantly a slot receiver with good burst and top-end speed.
- Used mostly in the short-to-intermediate areas, creating yards after the catch in space.
- Versatility to return punts.
- 2.2% drop rate in 2025, per TruMedia.
Weaknesses
- Route-running detail.
- Tentative through traffic.
- Limited downfield usage.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
- Bench press: 20 reps
- Vertical jump: 38 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
Top Zachariah Branch News
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Falcons' Zachariah Branch: Bound for Atlanta
The Falcons selected Branch in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 79th overall.
Branch (5-foot-9, 177 pounds) started two seasons at USC before transferring to Georgia in 2025, where he broke out with a career-best 81 catches for 811 yards and six TDs across 14 games. The 22-year-old lacks size but boasts quick twitch and tremendous speed (4.35 second 40-yard dash), meaning the most natural areas for him to contribute at the NFL-level may be the slot or in a gadget role, as well as potentially in the return game -- a skill set that nicely complements WRs Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus. The extent of Branch's role as a rookie may be notably determined by how much chemistry he's able to develop with dueling QBs Michael Penix (ACL) and Tua Tagovailoa this offseason. Branch was arrested Sunday and is facing misdemeanor charges.
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Zachariah Branch: Arrested Sunday
Branch was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Ga. on two possible misdemeanor charges, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Branch is facing misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets -- prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. The former Georgia wide receiver is expected to be a Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 180 lbs |
| Birthplace: Las Vegas, NV |
| Age: 22 |