Zachariah Branch arrest details: Georgia WR and NFL hopeful charged with 2 misdemeanors days before draft
Branch, who is currently projected to be a Day 2 pick, has found himself in hot water days before one of the most important moments of his life.
Zachariah Branch arrest details: Georgia WR and NFL hopeful charged with 2 misdemeanors days before draft originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning, according to the Athens Banner-Herald's Marc Weiser.
The arrest occurred in Athens-Clarke County. Branch -- a 5-9 slot wideout with hopes of hearing his name called during next week's NFL Draft -- was handed two misdemeanor charges of obstruction. He tallied the most catches in a single season in Bulldogs history last year.
Here's what we know thus far about Branch's arrest, as well as how it could impact his draft stock. MORE: Full timeline of UGA off-field trouble under Kirby Smart Zachariah Branch arrest details Branch was booked in an Athens-Clarke County jail early Sunday morning on one count of obstructing public sidewalks/streets - prowling and one charge of obstruction of a law enforcement. Both charges are misdemeanors.
Branch was released two hours later, posting bonds totaling $39. Branch was back in Athens for the Bulldogs' annual spring game. He is projected to be a second-round pick in next week's draft.