Steelers 2026 scouting report: WR Zachariah Branch
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for wide receiver Zachariah Branch of Georgia.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to pursue a wide receiver early in the 2026 NFL Draft , and there are plenty of options to consider. Zachariah Branch, a lightning-fast wideout out of Georgia, would be one such Day 2 pickup for the new-look, Mike McCarthy-led Steelers . Here is a look at Branch's scouting report, which contains his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.
Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia Height: 5 feet 9 inches Weight: 177 pounds 40-yard dash: 4. 35 seconds Projection: Late-second round Strengths Game-changing speed and acceleration Excellent yards-after-catch ability Phenomenal work ethic Tough, fights for every yard Past experience and success as return specialist Concerns Size and arm length concerns Needs to improve route tree Issues with effort in run blocking Rushes through routes Stats 2023 : 31 receptions, 320 yards, 2 touchdowns 2024 : 47 receptions, 503 yards, 1 touchdown 2025 : 81 receptions, 811 yards, 6 touchdowns Highlights Zachariah Branch has ELITE acceleration and elusiveness that will make him a valuable weapon for a creative OC pic. twitter.
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