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What have we learned from Georgia football alumni at the NFL Combine?

In which we compile all of this week’s posts pertaining to former Bulldogs at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine

For those who can’t focus the ideal amount of attention to Georgia football news, I’ll compile some of this week’s posts pertaining to former Bulldogs at the NFL Scouting Combine:

Brian Herrien provides a recollection of Nick Chubb’s encouragement.

Both of Georgia’s invited tailbacks were faster than Florida’s only invited tailback.

D’Andre Swift proved speedier than his two most famous former teammates.

J.R. Reed can do it all.

Charlie Woerner is a man among boys.

In other news:

The basketball Bulldogs stuck out a nervous victory over Arkansas sealed by an Anthony Edwards dunk.

The baseball Bulldogs embarrassed Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Fewer than twenty hours prior, Scott Stricklin’s Bulldogs edged out the Yellow Jackets by a score of six to five.

Jake Fromm had the BEST answer to a question about his ‘small hands’ at NFL Combine

Georgia football QB Jake Fromm delivered a great answer to a question about his hand-size at the NFL Combine.

Going into the 2019 Georgia season, quarterback Jake Fromm was projected as a first round NFL Draft pick by most publications, going as high in the top-five in multiple mock drafts.

But then a sub-par 2019 season hit Fromm and the Georgia offense, and the three-time SEC East winning quarterback saw his draft stock slide.

Now projected anywhere between a third and fifth round pick, Fromm is in Indianapolis partaking in the NFL Combine, where his hand measurement has now presented another obstacle for him hurdle.

I don’t buy into these measurements too much, and for Fromm’s sake hopefully there’s a few NFL GMs out there who can overlook his hand-size, which measured at 8 7/8 inches. (Player’s hand size is measured from the tip of your thumb to the tip of your pinky.)

By NFL quarterback standards, that’s a low measurement.

For comparison, former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason, now representing Washington at the Combine, had a hand-size measurement of 9 4/8 inches, per Yahoo NFL Reporter Charles Robinson.

Fromm’s small hands were never an issue for him at Georgia, as he leaves Athens as one of the most decorated passers in the program’s history.

And when asked to address his hand measurements, Fromm had the best possible answer:

“It’s an eighth of an inch away from being the desired nine inches, no big deal,” Fromm said.

“The same hands that went to three SEC Championships, Rose Bowl, National Championship and some Sugar Bowls. I think it’s played plenty of football and done well enough so far.”

That’s my quarterback.

Georgia football WR Lawrence Cager meets with NFL team at combine

Georgia football WR Lawrence Cager met with the NFL’s best team at the NFL Combine this week.

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager is in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine and has so far gone through player measurements, interviews, meetings and medical examinations.

Per a report from Herbie Teope of the Kansas City Star, Cager has already had a meeting with the reigning Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs.

What was discussed in that meeting I’m not sure, but Teope was able to ask a question of his own.

Cager and Hardman never actually played together at Georgia. Cager transferred to UGA for the 2019 season, which Hardman passed up to take his talents to the NFL.

He will not be able to run on-field drills with his former teammates Jake Fromm and Charlie Woerner when the quarterbacks and receivers take the field later this week as Cager is still recovering from a broken ankle.

Via DawgNation:

“My ribs and my shoulder are completely fine,” Cager said, referring to the injuries that initially slowed him down in 2019 prior to breaking his ankle.

“It’s really just my ankle that I’ve been dealing with.”

“It’s a mental game right now,” Cager said. “You’re not able to train, you’re not able to do everything at the end of the season that you envisioned you would do preparing for the combine and the draft.”

In 2019, Cager played in nine of 14 games, with six starts and had 33 catches for 476 yards and four TDs.

Georgia football WR Lawrence Cager NFL Combine measurements

NFL Combine measurements for Georgia football WR Lawrence Cager.

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager arrived in Indianapolis yesterday for the NFL Combine, and today took part in player measurements along with quarterback Jake Fromm and tight end Charlie Woerner.

To read up about Fromm’s measurements, click here. 

Cager, who transferred to Georgia prior to the 2019 season after spending four years at Miami, had a stellar season in Athens despite missing time with a shoulder and rib injury.

He has the size and catch radius to have a solid NFL career, and his measurements compare fine to elite NFL receivers.

However, in terms of hand-size, he will face the same obstacle that Fromm will have to face, as both measured identical hand-size which happens to be lower than the NFL standard for their positions.

Cager measurements:

Height: 6’4 and ¾ inches tall

Weight: 220 pounds

Hand size: 8 and ⅞ inches

Wingspan: 79 and ⅜ inch wingspan

Arm length: 33 and ⅜ inches

 

Hand-size measurement not friendly to Jake Fromm at NFL Combine

Georgia football QB Jake Fromm had a low hand-size measurement at the NFL Combine.

Going into the 2019 Georgia season, quarterback Jake Fromm was projected as a first round NFL Draft pick by most publications, going as high in the top-five in multiple mock drafts.

But then a sub-par 2019 season hit Fromm and the Georgia offense, and the three-time SEC East winning quarterback saw his draft stock slide.

Now projected anywhere between a third and fifth round pick, Fromm is in Indianapolis partaking in the NFL Combine where his hand measurement has now another obstacle for him hurdle.

Related: Georgia’s Jake Fromm receives NFL Combine measurements

I don’t buy into these measurements too much, and for Fromm’s sake hopefully there’s a few NFL GMs out there who can overlook his hand-size, which measured at 8 7/8 inches. (Player’s hand size is measured from the tip of your thumb to the tip of your pinky.)

By NFL quarterback standards, that’s a low measurement.

For comparison, former Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason, now representing Washington at the Combine, had a hand-size measurement of 9 4/8 inches, per Yahoo NFL Reporter Charles Robinson.

The biggest news of the day, as it pertains to hand measurements, comes from Joe Burrow’s numbers. His hand measured nine inches, which would be the smallest of any first round NFL quarterback since 2008.

Ten Georgia football alumni invited to NFL Combine

The Georgia Bulldogs will be well represented at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.

The Georgia Bulldogs will be well represented at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.

Ten Dawg lettermen will attempt to turn the heads of NFL scouts and coaches across a series of drills and exercises, all conducted between February 27 and March 2 in Indianapolis.

Today, the NFL released a list of all 337 players invited. Representing the Silver Britches will be (in alphabetical order):

  • Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship
  • Wide receiver Lawrence Cager
  • Quarterback Jake Fromm
  • Running back Brian Herrien
  • Offensive lineman Solomon Kindley
  • Safety JR Reed
  • Running back D’Andre Swift
  • Offensive lineman Andrew Thomas
  • Tight end Charlie Woerner
  • Offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson

With several surprising early draft declarations, Georgia is ranked among the top three in number of prospects invited per school.

The only school that matches Georgia’s number of participants is Alabama  and the only school with more participants than both is LSU.

Good luck to every Dawg at the Combine. The Bulldog Nation is rooting for you.

Georgia football QB Jake Fromm predicts what his 40 time will be

Georgia football QB Jake Fromm predicted his 40 time at the NFL Combine.

Georgia football quarterback Jake Fromm is in Mobile, Alabama preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft with his personal quarterback coach that he’s had since he attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins.

Fromm’s junior season may not have gone the way he had hoped; he was inconsistent at times, received little help from his receivers and ultimately led an offense that left a ton to be desired. But the truth is that Fromm is a great quarterback, as seen during his freshman and sophomore year and at times throughout his junior year.

That’s the reason that he was projected as a top-ten pick by a ton of outlets last summer.

What separates Fromm from other quarterbacks is his preparation. He may not the biggest guy, he may not be the fastest and his arm strength is good but not great, but what he lacks in physical attributes he more than makes up for with his focus and drive.

While partaking in an interview with the NFL Network, Fromm was asked what kind of player the team who takes him in the draft will be getting.

“They’re getting a work horse — a guy who is going to go out and work and prepare,” Fromm said. “A guy who is going to lead. A guy who can make all the throws and make their teammates better, and enjoy it. Man, I love football. I want to go out and be the best football player I can be.”

In the current era of football, where expectations for what quarterbacks should be able to do with their legs are evolving, solely pocket passers are quickly becoming a minority. And though Fromm’s speed and athleticism is not what strikes fear into the opposition, he is quick enough to pick up chunks of yards with his feet if given the space.

The NFL Network asked Fromm to predict what kind of 40-yard-dash time we should expect from the Georgia great.

“We’re going to get a 4.9,” Fromm said. “We’re shooting for a 4.8. A 4.89 is still the same as a 4.80. It’s a 4.8. That’s all you need.”

Last combine (2019), a 4.9 40 time would have been good for 11th among quarterbacks.