USC WR Zachariah Branch plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal

USC WR Zachariah Branch plans to enter his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Branch just finished his second collegiate season with the Trojans. Through his underclassmen campaigns in Los Angeles, he posted 78 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 11 carries for 87 yards and another score. Then, as a returner on special teams, he returned 29 kickoffs for 547 yards and a score as well as 29 punts for 406 yards and another score.

Branch’s total touchdown numbers and returning statistics each went down from his freshman year to his sophomore one. His catches and yardage as a receiver improved, though, by tying for the team-high in total receptions and being second on the offense in yardage behind only Makai Lemon.

Branch, a native of Las Vegas, played high school football at Bishop Gorman. He was a Five-Star+ prospect there as the No. 4 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle. That’s according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also rated as the No. 1 wide receiver in his class and the No. 1 player out of Nevada.

With this, Branch will be the latest departure for Southern Cal. The Trojans already have 16 players officially in the portal. Among them are QB Miller Moss (Louisville), their second-leading rusher in Quinten Joyner, and two of their other top-five receivers in Kyron Hudson (Penn State) and Duce Robinson.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.