Report: Zachariah Branch, brother Zion enter transfer portal

USC star wide receiver Zachariah Branch and his brother, safety Zion Branch, are entering the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Zachariah, noted for his explosive speed, completed his second campaign with the Trojans this past year. He was tied for the team lead with 47 receptions this season and added 503 yards and one touchdown.

The 5-foot-10, 175-pound wideout was a five-star signee in the Trojans' 2023 recruiting class, per the ESPN 300. He made an immediate impact during his freshman season in 2023, recording 31 catches for 320 yards and two touchdowns while adding two more scores via special teams. He was named a freshman All-American.

The speedy wideout becomes the latest pass-catcher to leave the Trojans this offseason after Kyron Hudson and Duce Robinson. Quarterback Miller Moss also entered the transfer portal, committing to Louisville this past weekend.

Zion returned to the Trojans' lineup in 2024 after suffering a season-ending injury last year. He tallied 19 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack this season in his return to action.

The siblings are expected to be a package deal at their next school.