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Former Georgia QB Jake Fromm makes Buffalo Bills 53-man roster

Former Georgia football QB Jake Fromm has made the Buffalo Bills final 53-man roster ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

Good news came out of Buffalo, NY for Georgia football fans this Saturday.  Former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm has officially made the Buffalo Bills 53-man roster ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

Fromm, who ranks fourth all-time in passing yards (8,224) and second all-time in passing touchdowns (78) at UGA, made the cut over now free agent quarterback Davis Webb.

Fromm has a winning mentality that will translate very well to the NFL.  He helped lead the Bulldogs to Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl victories in his three seasons at Georgia.  He is a pro-style quarterback that will manage games very efficiently when his number is called.

The Bills now have three quarterbacks on their roster including starter Josh Allen and backups Matt Barkley and Fromm.

Former Georgia QB Jake Fromm receives new jersey number from Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills have announced the new number for former Georgia football QB Jake Fromm.

Living in the bitter cold of Buffalo, New York, just on the border of Canada will definitely take some getting used to for the fishing, hunting country kid that is Jake Fromm.

Fromm was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills with the 167th pick.

The Bills announced the jersey numbers for their new incoming rookies on Thursday.

Fromm will wear #10 for Buffalo next season, saying goodbye to the #11 that’s been with him throughout his Houston County and UGA days.

#11 currently isn’t taken by anyone on the Bills. It will be fun to see Fromm in a new uniform with a new number, starting a new chapter of his career in Buffalo.

BillsWire grades Buffalo’s selection of Georgia QB Jake Fromm

BillsWire gives Buffalo’s draft selection of Georgia QB Jake Fromm a grade.

Bills Wire has graded all of the team’s draft picks, including their round 5 selection of former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm.

Fromm was selected 167th, sliding a little bit further than expected. He was ranked as the top available player for be drafted for a while but was passed on due to specific positional needs for many teams.

The Bills pick came as a bit of a shocker, considering they likely have their franchise quarterback in Josh Allen, who is entering his 3rd season coming off of an AFC Wild Card loss.

BillsWire gave Buffalo a B for the Fromm pick.

They said his draft stock might have fallen a little bit due to his combine performance, but his in-game intelligence, solid career numbers and winning drive is what could make him look like a more attractive backup than Matt Barkley, who is signed through next year.

Bills GM on Jake Fromm: ‘He’ll have to earn a spot’

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane says former Georgia football QB Jake Fromm will have to ‘earn a spot’.

The Buffalo Bills selected Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm with 167th pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which was not expected by many.

Fromm remained the best available player on the board for a while, but many teams needed other positions filled rather than a quarterback and passed on him.

The Bills were thought to be one of the teams who would pass on Fromm, with a rising star quarterback in Josh Allen on their roster, but Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane just couldn’t pass on Fromm so late.

“I wouldn’t have told you going into the day that (Fromm) was on our radar. But we had him in a spot that you just can’t ignore,” said Beane.

“He’s a winner at the highest level of college. He’s got all the intangibles.”

Allen just came off his sophomore season, throwing for 3,089 yards, 20 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on 58.8% completion percentage.  He led the Bills to the playoffs on a 10-6 season, where they lost in the AFC Wild Card game to the Houston Texans 22-19.

On top of that, Buffalo has also recently extended its backup QB Matt Barkley.

“He’ll have to earn a spot,” Beane said. “I don’t know if he could knock Matt Barkley.”

It will be interesting to see how the situation with Fromm unravels in Buffalo, but it is obvious the organization sees something they like in him.  Fromm will have an equal opportunity to earn his spot and only time will tell what happens, but the Bills stole a great QB late in the draft.

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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Bills fans, get to know your new QB Jake Fromm

Former Georgia QB Jake Fromm is officially a Buffalo Bill. Now it’s time for Bills fans to get to know their new QB.

It’s official Buffalo fans, University of Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is a Bill.

Now it’s time for Bills fans to get to know their new quarterback.

Jake Fromm is from Warner Robbins, GA where he played high school ball at Houston County High School.  Fromm was also a member of the Warner Robbins little league baseball team that came within two games of the 2011 Little League World Series Championship.  He had 3 home runs, 8 RBIs and 11 strikeouts as one of the best players in the tournament.

Fromm has had an illustrious three years at Georgia, but decided to forgo his senior season in hopes for NFL glory.

He stepped in for the injured former Dawgs quarterback Jacob Eason (drafted 122nd in the 4th round of the 2020 draft by the Colts) in 2017, then going on to win his first start in South Bend, IN against Notre Dame.  That game instilled trust in Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, who named Fromm QB1 for the remainder of his career in Athens.

Since then, Fromm has helped the Dawgs win a Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, an SEC Championship and come one defensive play away from winning a College Football Playoff National Championship.

If that under-three-year resume doesn’t impress you, I’m not sure what will.

Fromm finished his career at Georgia 4th all-time in passing yards (8,236), 2nd all-time in touchdown passes (78), and completed 63.3% of his attempts, all in just three seasons.

He was named co-newcomer of the year by the Associated Press as well as the 2017 SEC Freshman of the Year.

A humble, hardworking player Fromm is… and the Buffalo Bills just got an amazing draft steal in him.

The Buffalo Bills select Georgia Bulldogs QB Jake Fromm

With the 167th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills have selected Jake Fromm, quarterback out of the University of Georgia.

With the 167th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills have selected Jake Fromm, quarterback out of the University of Georgia.

Fromm finished his career at Georgia 4th all-time in passing yards (8,236), 2nd all-time in touchdown passes (78), and completed 63.3% of his attempts, all in three seasons.

He led the Bulldogs to Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and SEC Championship victories, and came just short of beating Alabama in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.  It also should be noted that he led Georgia to 3 straight SEC Championships, something no other quarterback in Georgia history has ever done.

Fromm silenced the critics today and will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever do it at Georgia.

Congratulations to Jake on an amazing moment in his life.  We wish him nothing but the best on his NFL journey in Buffalo.

UGA football NFL player comparisons ahead of 2020 Draft

We examine UGA NFL comparisons for D’Andre Swift, JR Reed, Jake Fromm, Isaiah Wilson, Andrew Thomas, Solomon Kindley, and Lawrence Cager.

The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to have anywhere from six to ten players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. But what NFL players are elite UGA prospects being compared to?

Georgia Bulldog quarterback Jake Fromm is anticipated to be one of the top quarterbacks selected. Where he falls among the best prospects is up for debate.

Jake Fromm’s player comparison is current Washington Redskin’s quarterback Colt McCoy. McCoy doesn’t have elite physical talent, but is a solid player who has been in the NFL for ten seasons. PFF compares Fromm to another similar NFL player.

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McCoy has been a back-up for much of his career, which is an indication of what NFL.com thinks of Jake Fromm. Fromm, like McCoy, had a distinguished career at a major college.

McCoy, who was a star for the Texas Longhorns, has thrown for 29 touchdowns and 27 interceptions across 28 career NFL starts. He has over 6,000 career passing yards. McCoy was a third round pick in 2010.

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Kirk Herbstreit on Georgia football QB Jake Fromm: ‘I’m a huge fan of his’

Kirk Herbstreit has high praise of Georgia football QB Jake Fromm ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Georgia football quarterback Jake Fromm is a guy who has been overlooked all offseason regarding his NFL Draft value.

Prior to the 2019 college football season, he was projected as an early first round draft choice, with some mocks having him as a top-five pick last summer. After a drop-off in production during his junior year, Fromm watched as his draft stock continued to dip.

Now, projected anywhere between a second and fifth round pick, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, a big Fromm fan, delivered a message to NFL scouts and general managers regarding Fromm’s draft stock.

“Anybody who has heard me talk about Jake Fromm over the past couple years knows I’m a huge fan of his,” Herbstreit said during an NFL Draft conference call. “He’s just an old soul. He’s a guy who isn’t going to go to the combine and blow everybody away with arm strength, but he’s a guy kind of like Gardner Minshew. He didn’t check every box, but next thing you know you draft him, he’s smart and picked up the system and after an injury, he’s in there and playing. Executing.

“Jake Fromm reminds me of that kind of guy. I’m interested in where he goes and what system. Whoever gets him is getting a gym rat.”

Herbstreit nailed it when discussing Fromm’s work-ethic and smarts. The Georgia signal caller recorded the second highest score in the Wonderlic test among draft-eligible quarterbacks and has often been praised for his pre-game preparation and film study.

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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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