A 3rd-round pick (79th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Georgia; USC, Zachariah Branch has built an NFL career since. Now with ATL, he's in his 1st NFL season. His hands stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position.
Size
5'10", 180#
College
Georgia; USC
Draft
Rd 3, 79th overall (2026)
Seasons
2026–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology13th percentile among WRs · limited sample
6 games · 10 targets
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed88▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst61▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size14▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands94▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat6▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability92▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share6▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share1▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency25▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume49▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ATL | 37.8 | 6 | 9 | 55 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Zachariah Branch has played in 6 regular-season games, all with ATL.
As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 55 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game15 on 2 catches vs BAL, 2026 Week 5
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6 2.0/g | 38 13/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 17 6/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 24 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 31 8/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 17 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 38 10/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 7 4/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 48 12/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 6 2.0/g | 33 11/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 22 7/g | 0 |
2026 game log
Zachariah Branch — common questions
- What position does Zachariah Branch play?
- Zachariah Branch is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Zachariah Branch played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zachariah Branch has played for ATL (2026).
- Where did Zachariah Branch go to college?
- Zachariah Branch played college football at Georgia; USC.
- When was Zachariah Branch drafted?
- Zachariah Branch was selected in round 3, 79th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Zachariah Branch scored?
- Zachariah Branch has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Zachariah Branch's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Zachariah Branch rated 37.8 for 2026, the 13th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Michael Penix Jr.QB · 2026
- Bijan RobinsonRB · 2026
- Drake LondonWR · 2026
- Cooper RushQB · 2026
- Brian RobinsonRB · 2026
- Jahan DotsonWR · 2026
- Kyle PittsTE · 2026
- Jack StrandQB · 2026
Drafted in round 3, 2026
- Carson BeckQB · pick 65
- Tyler OnyedimDT · pick 66
- Keyron CrawfordDE · pick 67
- Markel BellOT · pick 68
- Sam RoushTE · pick 69
- Romello HeightDE · pick 70
- Antonio WilliamsWR · pick 71
- Tacario DavisCB · pick 72
Also from Georgia; USC
- Jarvis JonesOLB · 2013–2016