Zachariah Branch
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ATL | 4 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Career Summary
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver and return specialist from Las Vegas.
Zachariah Branch is a Las Vegas native who joined the Atlanta Falcons as a 2026 third-round draft selection after playing at USC and Georgia. He entered the NFL as a wide receiver with substantial return experience.
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Early Life
Las Vegas native and member of a football family.
Branch is from Las Vegas, Nevada. Georgia lists him as the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Cliff Branch and the brother of fellow Georgia defensive back Zion Branch.
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High School
Bishop Gorman receiver, track athlete, and highly regarded recruit.
At Bishop Gorman High School, Branch helped the Gaels win the Nevada Class 5A state title as a senior. He was a five-star prospect and competed in track, winning regional titles in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump.
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College Career
Played at USC before a record-setting 2025 season at Georgia.
Branch began his college career at USC in 2023 and 2024, then transferred to Georgia for 2025. Across three seasons, he appeared in 38 games and recorded 159 receptions for 1,634 yards and nine receiving touchdowns; at Georgia, he set the school single-season reception record with 81 catches.
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Path to the NFL
Atlanta selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Falcons selected Branch with the 79th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Atlanta assigned the rookie wide receiver No. 17 after he wore No. 1 at both USC and Georgia.
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NFL Career
Began his professional career with Atlanta in 2026.
Branch started his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons after the club selected him in the 2026 draft. He entered the roster as a rookie wide receiver wearing No. 17.
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Career Accomplishments
National return award winner and decorated college performer.
As a USC true freshman in 2023, Branch won the Jet Award as the nation
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