Ht/Wt:5'10"/180 lbs
Position: WR
School: Georgia
Class: Junior

Zachariah Branch's Player Profile

Zachariah Branch is a dynamic, explosive wide receiver whose profile is built on speed, route?running nuance, and the ability to win vertically while also functioning as a mover in the short and intermediate game. He attacks down the sideline, accelerates through breaks, and tracks the football with instinctive hands that give him a high ceiling as a home?run threat outside. His ability to double as a punt and kickoff returner, combined with his route precision and body control, makes him an appealing fit for offenses that want a vertically skewed WR1 who can stretch defenses and create big plays in space.

Strengths: His biggest strengths are his top?end speed and route?running nuance, which allow him to generate separation and finish with big plays down the field, and his hands and ability to make contested catches, especially in the red zone and on deep routes.

Weaknesses: His biggest weaknesses are his relatively slight frame and need for a more physical, sustained blocking profile, which can limit his usefulness in the run game, and his occasional need for a cleaner release, as he can get held up at the line by more physical and physical corners.

Mel Kiper - ESPN - January 21st: "Branch doesn't have ideal size, but he has a track background and is lightning quick. He reminds me a little of Zay Flowers. Branch plays the game at a different speed than everyone else, and it is why he's so effective in space."

NFL Draft Buzz- January: "Branch brings day one impact potential in the slot and return game with home-run upside every time he touches the ball. What jumps off the film is a receiver who consistently wins with short-area quickness and vertical acceleration rather than technical precision."


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