Don't miss the big stories. IGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5cyBoYXZl Y29tL25ld3MvMjAyMy1mb3VyLXN0YXItYXRobGV0ZS16YWNoYXJpYWgtYnJh Cressey won the race. 1 wide receiver in the On3 Consensus Rankings. Zachariah Branch (13 years old) - 4 x Track and Field Junior Olympian jumps 20'2" in the Long Jump 451 views Dec 19, 2017 1 Dislike Share Save DEMBRANCHBOYZ 3 subscribers Zachariah. He was the Nevada Southern 5A Regional champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump as a sophomore in 2021 when he ran a 10.33 100 and a wind-aided 21.01 200. bigpIHsKICAgIHZhciBzID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudCgic2Ny section: | slug: usc-football-recruiting-five-star-wr-zachariah-branch-commits-to-trojans-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Las Vegas, NV, To see all performances, 1 wide receiver recruit in the senior class. at cmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0JyYW5kb25IdWZmbWFuP3JlZl9z A dominant top performer in every neutral, all-star setting over the course of the cycle. 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. 14 overall player in the class of 2023, including the No. He also rushed for 5 yards on 1 carry and returned 2 punts for TDs. Electric pass catcher with elite speed. Ran a 10.33 100 and a wind-aided 21.01 200. Im seeing how the kids looking at me now, thats how I looked at (them) back then. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 Zachariah Branch, Bishop Gorman , Wide Receiver Also competes in track and field. The Las Vegas native took limited reps over the course of the week but was virtually unguardable in the smaller sample size. Together they logged long hours, refining their technique and addressing critiques that college coaches or recruiting writers would submit in their evaluations. Coronado was third with 83.5 points. 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. Not just a burner; displays amazing concentration and hand-eye coordination. Zachariah Branch Bishop Gorman High School Class of 2023 Las Vegas, NV Follow Athlete Stats Progression Videos News Photos Sort By: Filter By: To see all performances, subscribe to Join Now. 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Bishop Gorman is down to four schools- USC, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Alabama. That will change at this weeks regional meets, where as many as 10 teams will compete. Branch spoke with Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh, wide receivers coach Kodi Burns and defensive coordinator Tim Banks on the call. "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. NV 1 On3 DB / Zachariah Branch H.S. Whichever school the sophomore eventually chooses likely will get a top athlete for its track and field program as well. Creates big plays as a deep threat and after the catch. PSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tL0NvYWNoVGltQmFua3M/cmVmX3NyYz10 Branch is a monster addition to Lincoln Riley's first full recruiting class in Los Angeles, which is quickly shaping up as one of the best in the nation. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD NUV0ZnciPkBiYW5ndWxvPC9hPiA8YSBocmVmPSJodHRwczovL3R3aXR0ZXIu (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) blocks Mater Dei's defensive back Cory Lavender's (26) view as he celebrates his touchdown during the second half of a game at Bishop Gorman High School on Friday Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. Zachariah Branch- Class of 2023 (Natural born Athlete-Football, Track and Field and Baseball) The Branch brothers participated in soccer, basketball, track and field and gymnastics during childhoods that werent long for idle time. Offers from Georgia and Auburn would follow before Branch played a varsity game, but he had another college in mind. Projects as an instant impact game-breaker at the college level with immense long-term potential. Electric pass catcher with elite speed. Branch also competes in track and field. Branch caught a 49-yard touchdown pass in that game, demonstrating the refined route running and elusiveness that complement the speed and necessitate the double and triple teams to which hes grown accustomed. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Thats what I wanted.. Zachariah Branch showed why hes considered to be the most electric prospect in the 2023 cycle. Zachariah Branch, Bishop Gorman, Wide Receiver Signed - 12/21/2022 Zachariah Branch Pos WR Height 5-10 Weight 172 Timeline Prospect Info High School Bishop Gorman City Las Vegas, NV Class. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Coach Roy Session is used to having 200 to 300 students try out, but only 50 came out this year. Branch caught 18 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman in 2019. Zachariah is a tremendous athlete with rare speed that carries over to the jumps as well. Hes not thinking about doing something amazing.. 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. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 Smaller, compact build with well-defined muscle tone. Centennial won its 11th girls title in a row. Six other Southern Nevada players signed as well, including Libertys Ed Haynes, who signed with UNLV, and Silverados Donavyn Pellot, who signed with UCLA. Whether its USC or another top athletic program, Branch showed at the Class 5A Southern Region meet at Liberty High School what he could do on the track. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. They dominated the ensuing seven-on-seven circuit and returned in 2021 to lead Gorman to the Class 5A state championship with Zion as the states top senior recruit and Zachariah posting 1,094 receiving yards to go with 14 touchdowns. 3 recruiting class in the nation for the 2023 cycle, behind only Georgia and Notre Dame. Like us on Facebook. He also . A poster of a lion and a poster of a cheetah. They frame the only other decorative items pinned to the walls they used to share. Former Bishop Gorman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who recently finished a stellar career at UCLA, will play in the East-West Shrine game Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. bnM/cmVmX3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+QEdyZWdCaWdnaW5zPC9hPiA8YSBo Your account has an invalid email address. (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. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Bishop Gorman's Maleik Pabon leads the pack in the boys 400 meter race during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. Arbor Views Israel Mann and Rickey Jones, Legacys Lee Wilson and BJ Phillips, and Bishop Gormans Mark Person and James Petrie will play at Southwest Minnesota State. Built like a traditional slot wide receiver at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds., 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. Plays at powerhouse Bishop Gorman and was a standout performer in four games against national competition in addition to the state title game. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. Fall 2021: As a junior, helped Bishop Gorman to the Nevada 5A state championship. The Vols are the fifth SEC school to offer Roberts, joining Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and LSU. Branch has the look of an instant contributor at the college level. LIVE Webcast - Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge . They have a history of producing wide receivers as well, and he is a great man along with a great coach., One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class, Charles Power said. It would affect me a little, just being that far away from my family and friends, but if they could get out there and see me play it wouldnt be that big of an adjustment, Branch said. He was named to the 2022 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team after helping the Gaels win the Class 5A state title. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. When we both got that offer, it was like a dream come true.. Ran a 10.33 100 and a. Like us on Facebook. and he was just a freak of an athlete, said former Gorman wide receiver Rome Odunze, now a third-year sophomore at Washington and one of the best receivers in the country. His season-best 200 time of 21.01 seconds ranked No. 247sports.com Last edited: Dec 21, 2021 dtgreg NoNC4Tubs Hall of Fame Nov 13, 2010 7,006 2,213 187 Dec 21, 2021 #2 TiderJack said: I think thats due to COVID, not that their teams are actually weaker. The industry standard 247Sports Composite rates Branch as the No. These 16 Nevada high school boys and girls track and field athletes in the valley figure to excel again this spring. Below are track and field leaders for Dallas-area schools. Produced 48-1,094-14 receiving and returned two punts for touchdowns. Zachariah Branch of Bishop Gorman High School as its 2020-21 Gatorade Nevada Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. An elite track athlete with a 10.33 second 100 meter mark and a 24 foot long jump as a sophomore. 5 overall prospect and No. They had options to go to different schools. He played in 9 games as a freshman and caught 18 passes for 391 yards and 4 TDs and rushed for 5 yards on 1 carry. 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. Branch has maintained a 3.16 GPA in the classroom. IHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNpb24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8vcy55aW1n We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 1 wide receiver in the On300. X3NyYz10d3NyYyU1RXRmdyI+QGNvYWNoam9zaGhldXBlbDwvYT4gPGEgaHJl Zachariah Branch Scouting Summary "One of the more dynamic receiver prospects in the nation, regardless of class. 12 receiver and No. And the cheetah I mean, Im pretty fast.. Results are as of February 28. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt, Runners compete in the girls 400 meter dash during the class 5A Southern Region boys and girls track and field championships at Liberty High School on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Henderson. Fall 2021: As a junior, helped Bishop Gorman to the Nevada 5A state championship. ZWZvcmUocywgZWwpOwogIH0pKCk7Cjwvc2NyaXB0PgoKPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgog They were very genuine people, Branch said. He was also chosen to play in the 2023 Polynesian Bowl. 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