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Georgia's Zachariah Branch, CJ Allen and Oscar Delp Declare for 2026 NFL Draft

Georgia turns to the transfer portal to replace its top producer after multiple starters declare for the 2026 NFL draft.

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Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates with wide receiver Colbie Young (8) after scoring a touchdown during the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinals at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34.
Jan 1, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) carries the ball as Mississippi Rebels cornerback Jaylon Braxton (2) and Rebels safety Wydett Williams Jr. (16) chase during the first half during the 2025 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker CJ Allen (3) celebrates after the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Zachariah Branch announced his decision on social media after a 2025 season that set Georgia’s single-season receptions record with 81 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns.
  • ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Branch No. 22 overall and the No. 4 wide receiver in the 2026 class.
  • Linebacker CJ Allen, the Bulldogs’ leading tackler in 2025 and a Butkus Award finalist, declared after posting 88 tackles with sacks and forced fumbles.
  • Tight end Oscar Delp also declared after leading Georgia tight ends with 20 catches for 261 yards, joining defensive lineman Christen Miller, who announced Saturday.
  • Reporting indicates Kirby Smart’s staff is targeting transfer wide receivers, including a reported visit from Vanderbilt’s Tre Richardson, as retooling begins ahead of April’s draft in Pittsburgh.