Zachariah Branch arrest details: Georgia WR and NFL hopeful charged with 2 misdemeanors days before draft

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Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning, according to the Athens Banner-Herald's Marc Weiser.

The arrest occurred in Athens-Clarke County. Branch -- a 5-9 slot wideout with hopes of hearing his name called during next week's NFL Draft -- was handed two misdemeanor charges of obstruction. He tallied the most catches in a single season in Bulldogs history last year.

Here's what we know thus far about Branch's arrest, as well as how it could impact his draft stock.

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Zachariah Branch arrest details

Branch was booked in an Athens-Clarke County jail early Sunday morning on one count of obstructing public sidewalks/streets - prowling and one charge of obstruction of a law enforcement. Both charges are misdemeanors. Branch was released two hours later, posting bonds totaling $39.

Branch was back in Athens for the Bulldogs' annual spring game. He is projected to be a second-round pick in next week's draft.

What did Zachariah Branch do?

Branch was arrested early Sunday morning and handed two misdemeanor charges: one count of obstructing public sidewalks/streets - prowling and one charge of obstruction of law enforcement. At the time of this article's writing, it's unclear what prompted Brach's interaction with Athens-Clarke County police -- a police report has not been made public yet.

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