The NFL got some massive news regarding one of their young wide receivers. Shortly before the 2026 NFL Draft a questionable arrest was reported that had fans not only shaking their heads, but asking “why?”
Now, we have learned that all charges have been dropped. Here are the details.
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Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia wideout Zachariah Branch (WO09) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia wideout Zachariah Branch (WO09) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
NFL Wide Receiver Sees All Charges Dropped After Questionable Arrest
A state prosecutor in Athens, Georgia, has dropped criminal charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch. Branch was arrested April 19 for allegedly failing to obey a police officer.
According to Branch’s attorney, Kim Stephens, prosecutors in Georgia reviewed the evidence, including videos of the incident, and dismissed the charges against him:
“Zachariah cooperated fully with law enforcement and did not commit a crime on the night of his arrest and never should have been arrested,” Stephens said. “We are glad this matter is over and that Mr. Branch’s excellent reputation and good name [are] restored.”
Branch, 22, had faced misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets-prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. He was arrested around 1:30 a.m. ET when an Athens-Clarke County police officer alleged that Branch failed “to comply with multiple verbal lawful commands” to not block a public sidewalk. Police had responded to a call that a large crowd had gathered outside a bar.
Branch, who was selected by the Falcons in the third round of the NFL draft, had attended Georgia’s spring football game earlier in the day before his arrest. Branch’s brother, Zion Branch, plays safety for the Bulldogs.
Zachariah Branch’s College Career
Georgia Bulldogs, Zachariah Branch
Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) gestures after a first down against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
After two seasons with USC and one with Georgia, Brach left college with the following stats:
37 games played
159 total receptions
1,634 receiving yards
9 receiving touchdowns
94 rushing yards
1 rushing touchdown
His best season (by far) came in 2025 when he recorded 81 receptions, 811 receiving yards, and 6 touchdowns.
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