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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

CompsMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Rondale MooreWF: TBDNFL.com: Curtis SamuelBleacher Report: Kj Hamler
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 4THBleacher Report: 2nd RoundThe Draft Network: Round 1

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

Athletic Testing

RAS8.94
Hand Size9.000
Arm Length29.380
MetricResultScore
Bench209.44
Broad10058.36
3 Cone
Height50850.96
Weight1771.52
40 Time4.359.79
10 Split1.509.72
20 Split2.559.23
Vertical38.008.83
SizeVERY POOR
SpeedELITE
Agility
ExplosiveGREAT

Overall Rankings

Bleacher Report#54
Brugler#75
CBS#89
DraftBuzz#107
DraftTek#75
ESPN#31
Kiper
Miller
NFL.com#48
PFF#77
The Draft Network#24
Walter

POS Rankings

Bleacher Report#11
Brugler#15
CBS#17
DraftBuzz#10
DraftTek
ESPN#5
Kiper#7
Miller
NFL.com
PFF#11
The Draft Network#4
Walter

ADP

Campbell#48
Kiper#24
Miller#53
Walter#74

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports99
Bleacher Report7.6
Draft Buzz84
ESPN92
GridironTBD
NFL.com6.32
Rivals6.1

NFL Score Breakdown

Prospect Grade6.32

Will Eventually Be Plus Starter

Production72

2026 Combine WR Rank: 16th

Athleticism85

2026 Combine WR Rank: 6th

Total79

2026 Combine WR Rank: 5th

DraftBuzz Grades

Hands90.00
Blocking49.00
Med Routes90.00
Deep Threat89.00
QBR When Tgtd109.70
Short Receiving86.00

Injury History

Hamstring

Recovery: Spring TrainingYear: 2025

Undisclosed

Recovery: 2 GamesYear: 2023

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
Slot
271668
Wide
65155