Steelers 2026 scouting report: WR Zachariah Branch

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to pursue a wide receiver early in the 2026 NFL Draft, and there are plenty of options to consider.

Zachariah Branch, a lightning-fast wideout out of Georgia, would be one such Day 2 pickup for the new-look, Mike McCarthy-led Steelers.

Here is a look at Branch's scouting report, which contains his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia​

• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Weight: 177 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.35 seconds
• Projection: Late-second round

Strengths​

• Game-changing speed and acceleration
• Excellent yards-after-catch ability
• Phenomenal work ethic
• Tough, fights for every yard
• Past experience and success as return specialist

Concerns​

• Size and arm length concerns
• Needs to improve route tree
• Issues with effort in run blocking
• Rushes through routes

Stats​

• 2023: 31 receptions, 320 yards, 2 touchdowns
• 2024: 47 receptions, 503 yards, 1 touchdown
• 2025: 81 receptions, 811 yards, 6 touchdowns

Highlights​

Zachariah Branch has ELITE acceleration and elusiveness that will make him a valuable weapon for a creative OC pic.twitter.com/q9Jdj3pl9h

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) December 31, 2025

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