University of Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch found himself in legal trouble early Sunday morning, just days before the NFL Draft where he’s anticipated to be a high pick, according to jail records from Athens-Clarke County.
The 22-year-old athlete faces two misdemeanor charges: blocking public sidewalks or streets and obstructing a law enforcement officer. Records show Branch was taken into custody at 1:26 a.m. and posted bond approximately two hours later at 3:44 a.m.
Draft analysts have consistently ranked Branch as a potential Day 2 selection, with some projections placing him as early as Friday’s second round.
After transferring from the University of Southern California, Branch made an immediate impact in his debut season with the Bulldogs. He topped the team’s receiving statistics with 81 catches, accumulating 811 yards and scoring six touchdowns. Georgia finished the season with a 12-2 record before falling to Ole Miss 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl.
Throughout his three-year collegiate career, which began at USC, Branch compiled impressive numbers across 37 games: 159 catches for 1,634 yards and nine total touchdowns.
