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Buffalo Bills bring back former Georgia QB Jake Fromm

The Buffalo Bills are bringing back former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm. Buffalo has added Fromm to their practice squad.

The Buffalo Bills are bringing back former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm. Buffalo has added Fromm to their practice squad.

The team announced on Tuesday that they released Fromm and several others, but the former UGA quarterback went unclaimed on waivers. So now, Buffalo can add him back to their practice squad.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm will be a key member of the Bills’ practice squad. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Fromm, UGA’s fourth all-time passing leader (8,224 yards), was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft and was the Bills’ emergency COVID-19 quarterback last season. Fromm spent much of last season isolated from the team until this offseason.

In his freshman season, Fromm won the starting job over Jacob Eason and led Georgia to a 13-2 record. The Bulldogs went on to win the SEC Championship and the Rose Bowl. Fromm and the Dawgs fell just short in the national championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

During his sophomore campaign, Fromm improved, but Georgia fell short of its national championship goal. UGA missed the playoffs after suffering another defeat to Alabama.

During his junior year, Fromm helped UGA make a third consecutive SEC Championship.

Fromm helped lead Buffalo on a game-winning drive this preseason. Fromm and the NFL did not have a preseason last year, so it was good for him to get live-game experience again.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news:

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Watch: Former Georgia QB Jake Fromm gets first NFL snaps

Fromm took the field on Friday night for the first time since the 2020 Sugar Bowl.

Former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm got the first snaps of his NFL career on Friday night in the Buffalo Bills 16-15 preseason win over the Detroit Lions.

Buffalo drafted Fromm in the 5th round of the 2020 draft after a productive career at Georgia where he helped lead the Bulldogs to an SEC Championship appearance, 2017 SEC Championship title, 2018 Rose Bowl playoff win and a national championship appearance.

Last season, Fromm served as the Bills’ emergency quarterback incase of COVID-19 issues, which kept him away from the team for most of the last year.

Last night Fromm got to take the field for the first time in his young pro career and well, he impressed…

This 42 yard pass set up the Bills’ game-winning field goal. Fromm totaled 65 yards on 8 of 13 passing and took two sacks but looked in-control in his first game appearance since the 2020 Sugar Bowl.

Fromm took to Twitter after the game:

Fromm finished his illustrious career in Athens as the second all-time leader in passing touchdowns (78) and fourth in passing yards (8,224).

The Fromm stat that stands out the most – he maintained a perfect record in the SEC East over his three seasons except for South Carolina in 2019, that includes a spotless 3-0 record over the Gators from Gainesville.

You can catch Fromm and the Bills in another preseason matchup on Saturday, Aug. 21 as they take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

 

 

 

Former Georgia QB Jake Fromm announces engagement

Former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm announced his engagement to Caroline Ostman on Sunday evening. Details here

Former Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is engaged. The Buffalo Bills reserve quarterback announced his engagement to former UGA volleyball player Caroline Ostman on Twitter Sunday evening.

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Fromm wrote,

“I can’t remember what I said, but I do know this; I love you with all my heart and want to spend everyday with you by my side. I’m so thankful God put you in my life. Thank you for making me strive to seek Him everyday, helping me become a better man, and of course saying “Yes”.

Fromm played at Georgia from 2017 to 2019 and as a freshman, helped lead the Bulldogs to SEC Championship and Rose Bowl wins and a national championship appearance. The Warner Robins, Ga., native was drafted by the Bills in the 5th round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Fromm served last season as the Bill’s emergency COVID-19 quarterback and spent the year quarantined away from the team. This year, Fromm will battle for the third string position once again behind star Josh Allen and recent signee Mitch Trubisky.

Remember Fromm’s legendary freshman season here:

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A new episode of “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton” is here! J.C. is joined by former Georgia tight end Arthur Lynch to talk UGA football, his life as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant and more. Listen here:

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 recalls favorite UGA football memories

Former Georgia football QB Jake Fromm discussed his favorite UGA memories this week in a video tweeted by the Bulldogs program.

For Jake Fromm, picking out a single favorite memory from his historic three-year UGA career cannot be easy to do.

In three years, he accomplished his dream of playing football for the University of Georgia, beat Florida three times, won the SEC Championship and Rose Bowl, made it to the national title, won the SEC East three times, beat Notre Dame twice, played in some classics and lost some heartbreakers.

This week, the Georgia football program released a video of Fromm discussing his favorite memories from his time as a Georgia Bulldog, and there was a lot to touch on.

Fromm was not able to pick just one. He mentioned most of what was written above, but his journey as a whole is what he will look back on the most.

“You think about it, even the team runs in the summer,” Fromm said. “There were so many amazing things that happened. The way Coach Smart runs his program, it really just opened me up to so much more about the game of football. The guys we have around us, you’re already with NFL-caliber guys every single day at practice. The teammates you meet and grow up with along the way.

It’s a fun and exciting time for everybody. What’s not to love about it? Everything…honestly. The people, what we did as a football program. Honestly, I loved every minute of it. I would not trade it for anything in the entire world. The fans are amazing. That is what makes Georgia football fun. The whole state of Georgia and Dawgnation gets on board.

You don’t want to miss out on being part of the University of Georgia.”

Best of luck to Fromm as he begins his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills.

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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.

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.