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Zachariah Branch explains USC to Georgia transfer reasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Zachariah Branch explains USC to Georgia transfer reasons
Summary

Zachariah Branch, a former USC All-American, revealed on the St. Brown Podcast his unexpected motivation for transferring to Georgia. He cited issues accessing the USC athletic facilities for extra training due to a previous weight room incident resulting in a lawsuit. This restriction made it difficult for him to maintain his training routine. At Georgia, Branch posted career highs with 744 receiving yards and five touchdowns, earning Second Team All-SEC honors. He transferred after just one season in Athens and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Key Details
  • •Zachariah Branch transferred from USC to Georgia in 2025.
  • •He cited restricted access to facilities as a key reason.
  • •Branch recorded 744 receiving yards, five touchdowns at Georgia.
  • •He earned Second Team All-SEC honors in his single season.
  • •The Atlanta Falcons drafted him in the third round in 2026.
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  • 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Zachariah Branch reveals bizarre reason he left USC for Georgia
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Zachariah Branch was an All-American at USC in 2023, but he opted to transfer to Georgia for a reason that you may not expect.

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