Branch is already learning USCs playbook and watching game tape every Sunday, preparing to replace Trojans star wideout Jordan Addison in coach Lincoln Rileys explosive offense and rejoin Zion. Zachariah was Bishop Gorman's second-leading receiver as a freshman with 18 receptions for 391 yards and four touchdowns, and is currently slotted as the No. IHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNpb24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1n Gorman coach Bree Thorpe said her school benefited from holding in-person classes, allowing the Gaels to put together a more complete team. Don't miss the big stories. Still, Branch was dissatisfied without the No. Hes not thinking about doing something amazing.. And the cheetah I mean, Im pretty fast.. The 5-foot-9, 170 pounder is ranked as the No. Piano and chess remain recreational hobbies for Zachariah Branch, who boasts nearly 70,000 followers on Instagram and maintains an avid interest in theater and acting. Those who competed had to find creative ways to stay in shape, even if that meant training at a local park. A dominant top performer in every neutral, all-star setting over the course of the cycle. He also rushed for 5 yards on 1 carry and returned 2 punts for TDs. Some are addressed to him. By continuing to browse or by clicking I Accept Cookies you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device and consent to the disclosure of your personal information to our third party service providers or advertising partners to optimize your experience, analyze traffic and personalize content. Produced 48-1,094-14 receiving and returned two punts for touchdowns. 1 wide receiver in the On3 Consensus Rankings, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average. Like Tillman, Branch also runs track. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD Bishop Gorman High School Branch spoke with Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh, wide receivers coach Kodi Burns and defensive coordinator Tim Banks on the call. His family attended USCs season opener in 2015, exposing the brothers to the culture and tradition surrounding one of the most prestigious programs in college football. ZGlCdXJuczwvYT4gbCBhbSBleHRyZW1lbHkgYmxlc3NlZCBhbmQgaHVtYmxl The No. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 172 pounds, Branch boasts elite speed as both a gridiron star and track standout. Bishop Gorman junior quarterback Micah Alejado has been named the Gatorade Nevada football player of the year after leading the Gaels to the Class 5A state championship. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall. Creates big plays as a deep threat and after the catch. All Rights Reserved. Centennial won the race. The 5-foot-10, 173 lbs. UCLA Club Track & Field Page, Los Angeles, California. 1 wide receiver recruit in the senior class. After the seven-on-seven season, everybody was texting me when they did the new rankings. And for us knowing theyre going to stay together, thats exciting. Zj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9iYW5ndWxvP3JlZl9zcmM9dHdzcmMl Follow @markanderson65 on Twitter. His five-star status wasnt in question, but Branch sought the top spot after missing the overall top 100 following his freshman season. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. They feel I can be that player. Branch also competes in track and field. Special teams ace. Bishop Gorman junior tight end Elija Lofton scored five touchdowns on eight touches to help lead the Gaels to a 49-14 win in the Geico State Champions Bowl Series on Saturday. Some to his brother, Zion. start your free seven day trial, To view or download photos, I kept that as motivation, he said. Fall 2019: Played nine games on varsity as a freshman, producing 18-391-4 receiving. Could continue to add bulk and improve durability. He was keeping up with us. Nevada Southern 5A Regional champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump as a sophomore. At a young age, we both said we wanted to go to SC, said Zion, one of the premier safety recruits in the class of 2022. Long jumped 24-0 and triple jumped 46-4.25. Its really happening, and so thats been pretty surreal, their father said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | The Bulldogs totaled 136 points to beat out second-place Coronado, which had 99. "An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore." "Is able to harness that speed on the football field with his high-end change of direction. The Branch brothers participated in soccer, basketball, track and field and gymnastics during childhoods that werent long for idle time. (Renee Branch), Zachariah Branch, left, and Zion Branch have long dreamed of playing football for the University of Southern California. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm (Renee Branch), Zachariah Branch poses for a photo with recording artist and cultural icon Snoop Dogg after a Bishop Gorman football game. Im seeing how the kids looking at me now, thats how I looked at (them) back then. The following are the On3 Scouting Summaries for Zachariah Branch and Nico Iamaleava: Branch: "One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. Zachariah Branch showed why hes considered to be the most electric prospect in the 2023 cycle. Offers from Georgia and Auburn would follow before Branch played a varsity game, but he had another college in mind. Not only that, but with me getting up on campus and building that relationship with Coach Hart(line) it is going to be a very hard decision because of the relationship we have built already., Oklahoma and Demarco Murray are just great, Branch said. Could continue to add bulk and improve durability. I think thats due to COVID, not that their teams are actually weaker. Its a blessing to see it. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's Zachariah Branch (1) runs the ball under pressure from Arbor View's Kade DeSantis (8) in the first half of a football game at Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. The Gaels totaled 191.5 points to beat second-place Palo Verde, which had 85. You can find results for girls and boys individuals and teams. Projects as an instant impact game-breaker at the college level with immense long-term potential. boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Shows good ball skills with the ability to track and make extended catches in traffic.. Tensions over Bishop Gormans football dominance came to a head Monday, when rival public school coaches proposed limiting the Gaels to one out-of-state game per year. Stats, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Fans shaded themselves with umbrellas during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. Branch is the second Gatorade Nevada Boys Track & Field Player of the Year to be chosen from Bishop Gorman High School. He oozes confidence, derived in part from a decade of training under his father, Shva, a speed, strength and agility coach who formerly played fullback for San Jose State. When we both got that offer, it was like a dream come true.. aHJlZj0iaHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9jb2FjaGpvc2hoZXVwZWw/cmVm And its on the gridiron where he garners the most. 1 positional ranking he now so proudly sports, requiring he dominate the regional seven-on-seven circuit again. With Zion 17 months his senior, Zachariah always had a companion at their fathers workouts and an adversary to sharpen his competitive drive. Zachariah Branch is the No. Zion received his offer in December of 2019 and Zachariahs followed six months later after a freshman season in which he finished second on the team to Odunze in all major receiving categories. (Renee Branch), Parents vs. coaches: Baseball coaches ousted amid controversies at 2 schools, Durango boys dethrone Liberty to win 5A title PHOTOS, State title roundup: Democracy Prep wins after coachs recent death, Valley High boys basketball coach Kevan Wilkins dies at 60, Las Vegas High girls edge Desert Pines for 4A state title PHOTOS, Gorman AD fires back after realignment plan targets Gaels dominance, Gorman gets its way as proposal to limit out-of-state games fails, 7 Desert Pines players among 23 locals making college choices, Durango rally comes up short against Gorman in coaches debut PHOTOS, Graney: No perfect answer for Bishop Gorman and realignment, Ex-firefighter leads Durango through inferno to state tourney. Waiting on the other end of the line was a scholarship offer from the Vols. A fluid mover with route-running and true wide receiver skills in addition to the considerable athleticism. Flashes ability to sneak through traffic and separate early in his routes. YjAzKSA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL3phY2hhcmlhaGIw He was named to the 2022 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team after helping the Gaels win the Class 5A state title. Once or twice every week, Branch would ride with one of his parents or take a bus four hours to practice or play before returning that night to Las Vegas and arriving between 1 or 2 a.m. By the end of his eighth-grade year, Branch was attending Gorman track practices and mingling with his future teammates while his father coached Gaels sprinters. Zachariah Branch Pos WR Height 5-10 Weight 172 Timeline Prospect Info High School Bishop Gorman City Las Vegas, NV Class 2023 Watch Highlights Player Rating i 247Sports 99 Natl. USC added another headlining addition to its 2023 recruiting class on Friday as five-star wide receiver Zachariah Branch picked the Trojans live on CBS Sports HQ. They said they could really use somebody in their offense that is versatile, that can play outside, slot and show that speed on the field and zoom past defenders. Branch was named the 2021 MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year and earned placement on the 2021 MaxPreps Junior All-American First Team, the 2021 MaxPreps California All-State First Team and the 2021 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team. 14 overall player in. Las Vegas, NV, To see all performances, bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy My9zdGF0dXMvMTM4OTMyMzc2NTc2NzU0MDczNj9yZWZfc3JjPXR3c3JjJTVF Zachariah Branch announced in December that hed play football for Southern California, but his bedroom is still adorned with recruitment letters from colleges across the country. Here is the 2022 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys track and field team. Zachariah Branch is following his brother Zion to USC. aXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUoInNj Very difficult for defenders to tackle in space. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j He participates in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m, long jump and triple jump. The Five-Star Plus+ prospect was electric on every touch over the course of the week and particularly during the game. Branch clocked his personal record of 10.33 seconds toward the end of his sophomore year and predicted hell run 10.1 or 10.0 this spring. Game-breaker in space with potential to score from anywhere. Constant nuisance on vertical routes. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal), Zachariah Branch, left, and Zion Branch pose for a photo at Bishop Gorman. Centennial won the race. Zachariah Branch Scouting Summary One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. The industry standard 247Sports Composite rates Branch as the No. Not just a burner; displays amazing concentration and hand-eye coordination. Please update it here. All of these schools made my Top 4 because they all have built a genuine relationship with me throughout this process, Branch said. Theyd arrive at a local EoS Fitness by 6 a.m. and work out for a couple hours before returning home to participate in their online curriculum. You just look and youre like What is going on? Gaels coach Brent Browner said. NV 1 On3 DB / Zachariah Branch H.S. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Follow @BySamGordon on Twitter. Constant nuisance on vertical routes. Centennials Xiamara Young won the 100 (personal best 12.31) and long jump (18-8). It wouldve been so easy to just give up. They had options to go to different schools. Zachariah Branch and Jaden Greathouse headline the top impact true freshmen wide receivers to watch out for in the 2023 college football season. 16 nationally, and the top player in Nevada. Bishop Gorman High School is three time zones away from Knoxville, but Branch doesnt see that as a deterrent from considering the Vols. ajwvYT48L3A+Jm1kYXNoOyBaYWNoYXJpYWggQnJhbmNoIChAemFjaGFyaWFo Evenings were filled with additional workouts and football or track practice depending on the season. Bishop Gorman (Nevada) five-star wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is rated the nation's No. Branch could have made it four-for-four, but opted not to compete in the triple jump to focus elsewhere. Enshrined in August into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he ran 100 meters in 10 seconds flat a mark his great-nephew believes hell best at USC, where he plans to sprint for its track and field team. 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