ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke Police Dept. confirmed Sunday night that a former University of Georgia football player was arrested early Sunday.
Zacariah Branch was charged with obstruction and obstructing a public sidewalk.
Police said the arrest happened at 12:20 a.m. as the downtown establishments were closing in Athens. He was told to disperse and didn’t comply.
Branch is expected to be selected in the second round in the NFL Draft in a few days.
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