Zachariah Branch

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Zachariah Branch
File:2024-0901 Zachariah Branch.jpg
Branch ahead of the 2024 Vegas Kickoff Classic
No. 1 – Georgia Bulldogs
PositionsWide receiver, return specialist
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born (2004-03-29) March 29, 2004 (age 22)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop Gorman (NV)
College
Awards and highlights
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Zachariah Branch (born March 29, 2004)[1] is an American college football wide receiver and return specialist for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the USC Trojans.

Early life

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Branch was born on March 29, 2004, the youngest of two sons to Sheve and Renee Branch.[2] His father is a sports performance coach.[2] Branch and his brother grew up attending USC football games.[2] Branch was raised in Las Vegas and attended Bishop Gorman High School.[3] He was one of the top players in the 2023 college football recruiting class, ranked No. 6 nationally by ESPN and No. 9 by 247Sports. He was the top wide receiver in the class.[4][5]

College career

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USC

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Branch enrolled at the University of Southern California in early 2023.[6][7] In June 2023, he was recorded on a treadmill sprint at 26 miles per hour, close to Usain Bolt's top speed.[8] Prior to the start of the 2023 season, he was selected by 247Sports as a true freshman preseason All-American.[9] In his college football debut, Branch tallied 232 all-purpose yards, including his first touchdown reception and a 96-yard kickoff return.[10][11] Following his first game, the Los Angeles Times wrote that his "feats had even his opponents in awe",[10] and his speed and ability to change direction drew comparisons to Reggie Bush.[12][13]

In December 2024, Branch entered the transfer portal.[14]

Georgia

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On January 5, 2025, Branch announced his decision to transfer to the University of Georgia to play for the Georgia Bulldogs, alongside his brother, Zion Branch.[15]

College statistics

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Season Games Receiving Rushing Kick Returns Punt Returns
GP Rec Yards Avg TD Att Yards Avg TD Ret Yards Avg TD Ret Yards Avg TD
USC Trojans
2023 11 31 320 10.3 2 9 70 7.8 1 24 442 18.4 1 16 332 20.8 1
2024 12 47 503 10.7 1 2 17 8.5 0 5 105 21.0 0 13 74 5.7 0
Georgia Bulldogs
2025 10 59 583 9.9 3 4 7 1.8 0 4 67 16.8 0 5 57 11.4 0
Career[16] 33 137 1406 10.3 6 11 87 7.9 1 29 547 18.9 1 29 406 14.0 1

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