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Zachariah Branch has all charges dropped before NFL Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Zachariah Branch has all charges dropped before NFL Draft

Summary

Zachariah Branch, a rookie wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, had all charges dropped following an April arrest in Athens, Georgia. The state prosecutor reviewed video evidence related to the incident, which involved allegations of obstructing a public sidewalk. Branch's lawyer stated he cooperated fully and never committed a crime. Branch, 22, was selected in the third round of the NFL Draft after a standout college career at USC and Georgia, highlighted by significant stats in his final season.

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•Charges against Branch included obstructing public sidewalks and obstruction of justice.
•He was arrested during a large crowd gathering outside a bar.
•Branch attended Georgia's spring football game hours before his arrest.
•He recorded 81 receptions and 6 touchdowns in his final college season.

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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. Also Read: “Of Course” Chiefs Bring […] The post NFL Wide Receiver Has All Charges Dropped (Breaking News) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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