Las Vegas 4-star safety Zion Branch commits to USC

On3 imageby:Peter Warren12/15/21

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Las Vegas Bishop Gorman four-star safety Zion Branch has committed to USC, he announced Wednesday during National Signing Day.

Branch is rated as the No. 1 player in the state of Nevada.

“USC’s program has changed a lot in these past few weeks and I believe Coach Riley and that program is headed in the right direction,” Branch told On3’s Hayes Fawcett earlier in the week.

He is the No. 52 prospect in the 2022 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is ranked as the nation’s sixth safety.

Branch chose the Trojans over Oklahoma and Ohio State, joining Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star wide receiver Raleek Brown and Las Vegas Bishop Gorman four-star cornerback Fabian Ross.

Zion Branch Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power has high praise for the best player from Nevada.

“Among the more physical safeties in the 2022 cycle. A high-end striker in coverage with the ability to time his hits. Creates turnovers with contact by separating receivers from the ball. Has sure hands with the ability to track the ball over his shoulder. Displays good eye discipline. Plays with reactive quickness and sudden closing ability. Wins with feel and closing speed. Covers from the hash to the boundary in zone coverage. Shows up on special teams, especially as a kick blocker. Will test faster in the forty-yard dash and agility drills than on the track.”