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Zachariah Branch

WR

Georgia

Projected

2nd

Height

5' 10"

Weight

180 lbs

Age

21.1

Year

Jr

Games

37

Snaps

1,268

Scheme

TBD

Role

TBD

CompsNFL: Curtis SamuelMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Rondale MOOREBleacher: KJ HamlerWF: TBDNFL.com: Curtis Samuel
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 4THBleacher: 2nd Round

Player Summary

Branch is a small but sturdy receiver who brings true top end speed, acceleration, and elusiveness to both the slot and the backfield. His limited size and poor route running limit what you can do with him down the field, but a gifted OC with a plan can use him in a lot of ways behind the line and out of the slot to serious effect. He'll likely bring early value in the run game as he continues to refine his game and eventually be a solid slot guy. His playmaking ability in space will be very attractive to teams that know how to use him, so I would expect him to not go past round two. How high he goes will just depend on how many teams value what he brings. Wouldn't expect a day 1 sighting, but wouldn't be shocking to see him sneak in given the lack of impact starters in this class.

Strengths

• High End Speed, Explosiveness, Acc. • Can Stick and Cut at Full Speed • Excellent YAC Ability in Space • Real PR/KR Value • Elusive Playmaker with the Ball • Natural Usage out of the Backfield

Weaknesses

• Undersized, Limited Catch Radius • Rushes Routes, Rounds Turns • Limited Downfield Ablity • Jumps Unnecessarily for the Ball

PFF Scores

2025 Grade82
2024 Grade66.3
2023 Grade69.9
Receiving Grade82.6
Yards/ Routes Run2.57
Drop %2.4
Contested Catch62.5
Grade vs Man87.5
YAC/Reception7.8
Missed Tkls Forced20
ADOT3.6
Deep Yards109
Touchdowns6
Elusiveness94.7

Athletic Testing

RAS
TBD
Arm Length
TBD
Hand Size
TBD
Size
TBD
Speed
TBD
Explosive
TBD
Agility
TBD
10 Split
TBD
20 Split
TBD
40 Time
TBD
Vertical
TBD
Broad
TBD
3 Cone
TBD
Bench
TBD
Height
TBD
Weight
TBD
Gridiron
TBD

Overall Rankings

Con#67
PFF#84
ESPN#31
Brugler#75
Kiper
Miller
Bleacher#54
Walter
TDN#24
DraftBuzz#120
DraftTek#75
NFL.com#48

POS Rankings

Con#11.285714285714286
PFF#14
ESPN#5
Brugler#15
Kiper#7
Miller
Bleacher#11
Walter
TDN#4
DraftBuzz#12
DraftTek
NFL.com#10

ADP

Kiper#24
Con#49.75
Miller#53
Walter#74

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports99
ESPN88
Draft Buzz83.7 / 100
NFL.com6.33
Bleacher7.6
GridironTBD

DraftBuzz Grades

QBR When Tgtd109.70
Hands0.90
Short Receiving0.86
Med Routes0.90
Deep Threat0.89
Blocking0.49

Injury History

Hamstring

Recovery: Spring TrainingYear: 2025

Undisclosed

Recovery: 2 GamesYear: 2023

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
Slot
271668
Wide
65155