Georgia WR Zachariah Branch Arrested Days Before NFL Draft

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges just days before the NFL Draft starts this week.

Branch, who was projected to be selected in the second round, was in Athens this weekend for the Bulldogs' spring game. Per ESPN:

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Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.

Branch is facing misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets - prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. According to the Athens Clarke County arrest log, he was booked at 1:26 a.m. and released at 3:44 a.m. after posting $39 bond.

According to the police report, which was obtained by NFL Network, an officer alleged that Branch failed "to comply with multiple verbal lawful commands" to not block a public sidewalk.

The Athens-Clarke County Police released a statement to The Associated Press saying that police were summoned at about 12:20 a.m. because a large crowd had gathered outside an Athens bar.

"The crowd was blocking the entrance, and individuals were attempting to enter the establishment despite it not being open for entry at that time," according to the police statement.

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