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Every quarterback drafted before Georgia’s Jake Fromm

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm was selected 167th in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. What seven QBs went before him?

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm was selected 167th (fifth round) in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Fromm fell further than expected in the NFL Draft due to his subpar junior season and concerns over his physical talent.

Fromm is a proven winner who had Georgia in the College Football Playoff conversation in three straight seasons. Turnover at the wide receiver position disrupted his junior season in Athens. His lack of arm strength hurt him big-time. Now, he’s anticipated to back-up

So who are all the quarterbacks taken before Georgia’s Jake Fromm? Here’s the entire list:

1st overall pick: Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (LSU Tigers)

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5th: Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama  Crimson Tide)

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6th: Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (Oregon Ducks)

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26th: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (Utah State Aggies)

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53: Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma Sooners)

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122. Indianapolis Colts QB Jacob Eason (Washington Huskies)

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125. New York Jets QB James Morgan (Florida International)

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UGA’s Jake Fromm standing out in NFL interviews

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Jake Fromm is standing out in NFL Draft interviews.

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback Jake Fromm is standing out in NFL Draft interviews according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Due to COVID-19, Fromm and 2020 NFL Draft prospects are having to conduct the vast majority of their interviews virtually.

Fromm has especially impressed NFL quarterback coaches in the pre-draft process. Fromm had control of Georgia’s offense throughout his career and is as seasoned of a veteran as any quarterback in the NFL Draft.

Despite a down junior season, it was inevitable that Fromm would rise during the interview process. Fromm never threw more than seven interceptions in his three seasons as a starter and his decision making and knowledge of the game are two strengths that general managers love.

Fromm helped UGA to three straight SEC Championship Games, winning his first. His steadying presence in the Georgia offense kept the Dawgs consistent and helped talented teams meet or exceed expectations year after year.

Additionally, Fromm learned to adapt to new receivers throughout the entire 2019 season. And given the adjustment from college to the pros, Fromm may be ahead of the pack in terms of the transition.

Fromm still likely won’t be a first round selection. That being said, his ability to operate an offensive system effectively won’t be overlooked.

Georgia fans should expect Fromm’s name to be called in either the second or third round.

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PFF gives UGA’s Jake Fromm an intriguing NFL comparison

Georgia football’s Jake Fromm is a tough prospect to evaluate ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft. PFF compares him to a Chicago Bears quarterback.

Georgia football’s Jake Fromm is a tough prospect to evaluate ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft. Fromm struggled with consistency in 2019, but he had an entirely new group of wide receivers. Notably, Fromm couldn’t cash in on as many deep passes as he needed.

Pro Football Focus is comparing Jake Fromm to Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel. Daniel threw three touchdowns and two interceptions this season behind lackluster Chicago starting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

Nov 17, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel (4) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

So what does PFF’s pro comparison for Jake Fromm have in common with NFL.com’s? Both Chase Daniel and Colt McCoy are long-time NFL back-ups. Each player is ready to fill in if called upon, but hasn’t been effective as starter for longer stretches.

In fact, Daniel has started only five games in his ten year NFL career. Daniel has a career 87.5 passer rating.Will Fromm be able to make it as a starter in the NFL? If he can’t, then NFL Draft analysts seem to believe he can hang around as a back-up. Fromm’s football knowledge would help him stick on rosters as a mentor in the later years of his career.

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UGA’s Jake Fromm posts decent forty, draft analysts debate his stock

Georgia’s Jake Fromm ran a solid forty yard dash at the 2020 NFL Combine. What is his NFL Draft stock like?

Georgia’s Jake Fromm came into the 2020 NFL Combine wanting to run a 4.89 second forty yard dash. He wanted a 4.89 to highlight his athleticism and to be able to say he could run a 4.8.

Fromm is up and down on NFL Draft boards, much like his 2019 season at the University of Georgia. His 5.01 second forty yard dash isn’t going to boost or hurt his draft stock. Here’s what his forty yard dash looked like:

Fromm has athleticism, but it definitely isn’t in the top tier for the NFL Draft’s quarterback class of 2020. According to ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick, Jake Fromm has ‘flashes’ of brilliance and can throw the back-shoulder fade as well as anybody, but Riddick is concerned about Fromm’s consistency:

Fromm wasn’t as consistent in 2019, as Georgia fans know, but he kept the Dawgs where they needed to be in most games. His supporting cast changed almost completely from 2018. He projects as a mid-round pick, but could got as high as the second round.

Fromm helped Georgia win lots of big games over the years. Including a 2019 win against the Florida Gators.

Nov 2, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks with quarterback Jake Fromm (11) as they beat the Florida Gators at TIAA Bank Field. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Fromm finished his career 3-0 against the Gators. He’s capable of helping a team win games in the NFL, but teams will want consistency out of him. Fromm’s mental talent will insure him of a back-up role where he can fine-tune his game.

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Georgia’s Jake Fromm receives NFL Combine measurements

Georgia’s Jake Fromm has received his 2020 NFL Combine measurements. Fromm’s hand size, which is under nine inches, is somewhat concerning.

Georgia’s Jake Fromm has received his 2020 NFL Combine measurements. Fromm’s hand size, which is under nine inches, is somewhat concerning. Nine inches is considered the minimum hand size for an NFL quarterback.

Here’s how both Jake Fromm and Washington Huskies QB Jacob Eason measured at the combine:

Ultimately, hand size doesn’t have much correlation with cold weather performance and fumbles, so it shouldn’t drop Fromm too far. That being said, Fromm doesn’t have the measurables of the other elite quarterbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft.

LSU’s Joe Burrow did have nine inch hands as well. He’ll still be the first pick of the NFL Draft. One-eighth of an inch shouldn’t make too much of a difference for UGA’s Jake Fromm.

Where does UGA football’s Jake Fromm go in latest mock draft?

Georgia Bulldogs starting quarterback Jake Fromm has elected to enter the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s projected as the seventh QB selected.

Georgia Bulldogs starting quarterback Jake Fromm has elected to enter the 2020 NFL Draft. With this decision, Fromm will be compared with the elite quarterbacks in the NFL Draft. Where will he go in comparison to the other talented quarterback prospects?

In DraftWire’s four round mock draft, Jake Fromm is selected with the 91st pick in the NFL Draft. Fromm would be joining the Las Vegas Raiders in this scenario for their inaugural season in Las Vegas.

Nov 2, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) runs the ball against Florida Gators defensive lineman Jabari Zuniga (92) during the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

As the 91st selection, Fromm is the seventh quarterback drafted. The mock draft also projects four Georgia Bulldogs will go ahead of Fromm. Here’s every quarterback who goes before him:

1st overall) Joe Burrow (LSU Tigers), Cincinnati Bengals

5th) Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama Crimson), Miami Dolphins

6th) Justin Herbert (Oregon Ducks), Los Angeles Chargers

13th) Jordan Love (Utah State Aggies), Indianapolis Colts

38th) Jacob Eason (Washington Huskies), Carolina Panthers

88th) Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma Sooners), New Orleans Saints

91st) Jake Fromm (Georgia Bulldogs, Oakland Raiders

Does Fromm fall too far in this mock draft? It seems about right to me. Fromm will go anywhere from round two to round four. Anything higher or lower would come as a surprise. Fromm will impress teams with his knowledge of the game and extensive starting experience.

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