Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights
Key takeaways
- Zachariah Branch declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, foregoing his senior season at Georgia.
- Branch transferred to Georgia from USC and played one season with the Bulldogs.
- He set program marks during his lone season, boosting his draft stock with notable production.
- Announcement reported by ESPN insider Pete Thamel and confirmed by Branch.
- Branch will not return to Georgia for the 2026 season, entering the professional ranks instead.
ATHENS, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Monday, Branch announced and ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. After one season at Georgia, Branch elected to forgo his senior season and head to the NFL. In his lone season at Georgia, after transferring from USC, Branch set the program’s […]
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