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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about ZACHARIAH BRANCH:
Georgia | Hometown: Las Vegas , NV | HT: 5084 | WT: 176 | 40 time: 4.35 | Hand: 0900 | Arm: 2958 | Wing: 7178
Three-year starter. Spent two seasons at Southern Cal prior to transferring to Georgia in 2025 where he earned All-SEC honors. Has long been known for his explosive speed. The nephew of Hall of Famer Cliff Branch. Saw a lot of action in the Georgia passing game in 2025 but it was primarily in the screen game, leaving uncertainty around the full skill set it takes to be an every down threat at the next level. Can be an immediate weapon as a returner and underneath weapon who does severe damage with the ball in his hands. Must prove he can run a more complex route tree and catch the ball with a more consistent technique before being relied upon as an every down receiver. Sudden stop and go burst is at a rare level. Puts his foot on the gas and he reaches top speed in an instant. WIll make guys miss by making himself small, and plays with enough toughness to play bigger than his size. Hungry for more with the ball in his hands. A gadget-type weapon who can create explosives in several ways. Was not used downfield often enough to get an accurate read on that area of his game. Averaged 3.6 yards per target in 2025, fifth lowest in the nation among 200 receivers. Leaves his feet too often when catching balls that are not outside of his reach. Tends to body-catch the ball. Lacks vision and can show some tightness as a lateral mover.
2025 Stats: 81-811, 10.0 ypr, 6 TD, 15-180 PR, 12.0 avg, 10-205 KOR, 20.5 avg. OSR:21/37. VJ-38. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round