Zachariah Branch, a top NFL draft prospect, was arrested and released on bond after a bizarre sidewalk incident in Georgia's Athens. The former Georgia wide receiver was booked early Sunday morning and released two hours later on a $39 bond.
Branch is facing misdemeanor charges for obstructing a sidewalk and a law enforcement officer. He was released after around two hours on a $39 bond.
The incident occurred after Branch left the Georgia Bulldogs game on Saturday evening, where his brother played safety. Details about the incident are scarce, but reports do not specify whether Branch was under the influence.
Branch is a top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft, with three teams reportedly interested in adding him to their roster: the New Orleans Saints, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Washington Commanders.
