Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a top prospect for this week's NFL draft, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on multiple misdemeanor charges.

Branch faces charges including obstructing public sidewalks or streets, prowling, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, according to reports. The arrest occurred just days before the NFL draft is scheduled to begin.

The former USC and Georgia receiver is widely projected to be selected on Day 2 of the draft, with many analysts considering him a consensus second-round pick. Branch transferred to Georgia after playing at USC.

The timing of the arrest could potentially impact Branch's draft stock, as NFL teams typically conduct thorough background checks on prospects leading up to the draft. Teams often factor character concerns into their evaluation process alongside athletic ability and performance metrics.

Details surrounding the circumstances of Branch's arrest have not been released. The charges are classified as misdemeanors rather than felonies.