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JANUARY 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chasing NFL Dreams Branch will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Branch spent two seasons with USC and this past fall with Georgia. He steadily improved his production each season, and in 2025 with the Bulldogs, he reeled in 81 catches for 811 yards and 10 touchdowns. Branch is an elusive, twitchy receiver who projects as a true slot at the next level. He's also a dynamic return man, which should help his draft stock come April. Branch may not be one of the first few receivers off the board, but he's got the kind of talent that should intrigue plenty of NFL franchises.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Branch recorded zero targets during Thursday's 39-34 defeat versus Mississippi.

Impact During each of Georgia's last three games, Branch logged at least one touchdown, which his 2025 season will finish with five of across a healthy 14-game campaign. It also includes the junior wideout's 81 receptions (on 91 targets) for 811 yards, all career-highs.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put No. 6 Mississippi in front for goo...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Dagger in championship game Branch notched five receptions (on six targets) for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-7 victory against Alabama.

Impact With the Georgia team leading 21-7 and under seven minutes left in regulation, Gunner Stockton completed a short pass to Branch, who ran over 15 yards post-reception for a touchdown. The wide receiver will finish 2025 with at least five TDs, a team-high. Branch will enter the College Football Playoff as UGA's top wideout.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in win over GT Branch caught 5 of 6 targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 16-9 victory over Georgia Tech.

Impact Branch led the Bulldogs in targets and managed to turn that in to his eighth time leading the Bulldogs in receiving on the season. With the regular season coming to a close, the Bulldogs and Branch will head to the SEC Championship Game and likely the College Football Playoffs. Branch has one year of eligibility remaining and will likely be back for another season in red and black.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Georgia holds off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for 8th straight win in series

Nate Frazier ran for 108 yards, Gunner Stockton’s scoring pass to Zachariah Branch was the only touchdown of the game and No. 4 Georgia retained its hold on its state rivalry with...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Modest day in easy win Branch reeled in all four targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 35-3 victory versus Charlotte.

Impact Branch didn't get a ton of work as the passing attack took a back seat against the FCS opponent. Georgia threw the ball just 25 times compared to 42 rushes and the starters saw limited action before turning things over to get the backups some work.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lots of use in win over Texas Branch accrued six receptions (on seven targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 35-10 win over Texas.

Impact Branch continues to be the top target for the Bulldogs as he again led the team in receptions. Unfortunately Branch wasn't able to make much out of the high volume has he went for just 6.8 yards per reception.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over MSU Branch posted eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-21 win versus Mississippi State.

Impact Branch has supplanted himself as the top option in the passing game for the Bulldogs. With eight more receptions against Mississippi State, Branch now has 37 catches in the last four games. Branch also managed to reel in his first touchdown grab since week three against Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gunner Stockton throws for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia beats Mississippi State 41-21

Gunner Stockton threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia beat Mississippi State 41-21

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 10 Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers and Georgia WR Zachariah Branch each had breakout weeks. Plus a once-thought-to-be top quarterback struggled again...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Big game in win over Florida Branch recorded 10 receptions (on 11 targets) for 112 yards during Saturday's 24-20 win against Florida.

Impact After a modest start to the season, Branch has settled in and become a go to receiver for the offense. Bell started the year with a single game high of five catches through the first five games, however over the last three games, Branch has led the Bulldogs in both receptions and receiving yards. In that span, Branch has amassed 27 catches for 240 yards.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes 'Cocktail Party' with a 24-20 victory against Florida

Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Lots of volume against Ole Miss Branch accumulated eight catches for 71 yards in Saturday's 43-35 win over Ole Miss.

Impact Branch has been a major factor for the Georgia offense over the last two weeks. After setting a season high with nine catches a week ago, Branch fell just short of that mark with nine against the Rebels. Branch hasn't had many explosive plays as he has totaled just 128 yards on the 17 catches in the two weeks however he has become an extremely reliable target for quarterback Gunner Stockton.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy workload in win over Auburn Branch had nine catches for 57 yards in Saturday's 20-10 win over Auburn.

Impact After a less than stellar day against Kentucky a week ago, Branch saw his highest volume of the season. Through six games on the season, Branch has accumulated 27 catches, 1/3 of which came on Saturday against Auburn. Branch's previous season high was just five coming into the day, nearly doubling his previous high. Despite Branch's high volume of work on the year (leading Georgia in receptions), his production has been inconsistent and he hasn't proven much of an ability to find the endzone with just two touchdowns on the season.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky concerns: Gunner Stockton, Georgia 'tempo' offense, Zachariah Branch Wildcats coach Mark Stoops breaks down how Bulldogs can attack Saturday.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • AJC.COM

Down day in loss to Alabama Branch caught 3 of 7 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 24-21 defeat versus Alabama.

Impact Branch had a bit of a down day as the passing offense for Georgia was fairly stagnant most of the day. Branch saw a fair share of targets as he was targeted on 35-percent of Georgia's pass attempts however, he was only able to reel in three of those.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeBoer is looking for No. 17 Alabama to be resilient in difficult road game against No. 5 Georgia

Coach Kalen DeBoer says his players will have to be resilient when No. 17 Alabama visits No. 5 Georgia in a key Southeastern Conference game

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

A tantalizing twin bill in the SEC: 17 Alabama at 5 Georgia, 4 LSU at 13 Ole Miss

The SEC enters Week 5 with several marquee matchups, highlighted by No. 5 Georgia hosting No. 17 Alabama in Athens

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Zachariah Branch's explosive play leads Georgia to first SEC win; Alabama lies ahead

After an uninspiring win over Austin Peay, quarterback Gunner Stockton sought a spark for Georgia’s offense

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Down day in win over Austin Peay Branch accrued three receptions (on five targets) for 17 yards during Saturday's 28-6 victory versus Austin Peay.

Impact Branch slotted to be the number two receiver for the Bulldogs this year was matched by three other receivers in this on with three receptions. Branch had the lowest receiving total of the four receivers reeling in three passes.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in win over Austin Peay Branch accrued three receptions (on five targets) for 17 yards during Saturday's 28-6 victory versus Austin Peay.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in season opener Branch hauled in 3 of 5 targets for 95 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-7 win versus Marshall.

Impact On a day when 12 different Bulldogs caught passes, Branch led the way with 95 yards and a touchdowns as he was the only player with more than 33 receiving yards on the day.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stockton flashes dual-threat skills with 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs as No. 5 Georgia routs Marshall 45-7

Gunner Stockton enjoyed a promising start to his first full season as No. 5 Georgia’s starting quarterback

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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