Georgia’s 2020 offensive rebuild just got a lot harder. Junior quarterback Jake Fromm, who started all but the first game of his collegiate career, has declared to forego his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.
Fromm finishes his career donning silver britches having won 36 games (including the 2017 season opener in which he relieved an injured Jacob Eason and never looked back) and heaving led the Dawgs to three consecutive SEC East titles, one SEC title, and a Rose Bowl victory along the way.
Go Dawgs and God Bless pic.twitter.com/hz0qxJLumE
— JakefromStateFromm (@FrommJake) January 8, 2020
He is the third Bulldog quarterback to finish his tenure undefeated when starting against the Florida Gators. The other two: John Rauch from 1945-1948 and Buck Belue from 1979-1981.
He never lost to Tennessee or Georgia Tech, either.
The decision is surprising to some, as Fromm’s 2019 completion percentage was his lowest in his three years in Athens.
He entered his final season as a projected first round pick, but without three of his favorite receivers from 2018 and with new starters struggling to separate, Fromm has fallen in mock drafts.
Regardless of where he’s drafted, Jake Fromm is one of the finest quarterbacks to ever suit up in red and black. Rightfully so, the Bulldog Nation has reacted with immense gratitude.
One of my favorite Fromm moments I got to witness in person. Thanks for the memories @FrommJake. pic.twitter.com/rx08T094Np
— Mitchell Smeak (@mitchsmeak) January 8, 2020
Fromm gone!! And we will have to play Alabama without himđą. Good luck @FrommJake DGD â¤ď¸đ¤ pic.twitter.com/obShkKDXYD
— Charmed (@4joiedevivre) January 8, 2020
I heard the Jags are gonna take Fromm since he never loses in Jacksonville.
— Wes Jackson (@wesj_42) January 8, 2020
As I said weeks ago, if Jake left we need us one of those fancy immediate impact transfer quarterbacks. Yes, we have a couple Qbâs on the team but, unproven. We need someone who can lead a team now! #GoDawgs
— Wise Dawg (@wiserdawg) January 8, 2020
Good luck Fromm!!!!! We are rooting for you!! https://t.co/yyb5jBZLB0
— Emmie 𧢠(@EmeraldHardy8) January 8, 2020
36-7 as a starter in the SEC, nothing but respect. Go ball out young man!
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) January 8, 2020
Best of luck, Jake. Weâre always rooting for you wherever you go.
…even the Saints.
— Ludakit (@Ludakit) January 8, 2020
https://t.co/VuBJnmPoSI pic.twitter.com/JIPuJU55yS
— Between The Hodges (@willhodges1) January 8, 2020