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USC freshman Zachariah Branch has four touchdowns in three games this season .
The freshman has 110 receiving yards , 158 punt return yards and 125 kickoff return yards.
The 19-year-old freshman is the only player in the sport this year to have one in each of those categories.
"He's a playmaker. He's got the ability to make players miss and he's the fastest guy on the field," teammate Max Williams says.
Zachariah is a five -star wide receiver who was the No. 1 receiver in his class at Bishop Gorman High School .
His father, Sheva , encouraged him to focus on his speed, strength and IQ.
The West Coast star returned a 96 -yard kickoff for a score in his USC debut in his freshman season .
USC wide receiver Zachariah has become an integral part of the team's special team.
The freshman has caught the ball on screen passes and handoffs in space and making the most of them.
Coach Dennis Simmons and Dennis Riley have pointed out that there's a package of plays specifically crafted to highlight his speed and agility.
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