Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm will enter the 2020 NFL draft, as Fromm himself tweeted. The 21-year-old joins a strong QB class that includes Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and Jacob Eason.
Given the overall strength of the class, which is not projected to be as talent-laden next year (despite the presumed appearance of Trevor Lawrence), Fromm’s decision is somewhat surprising. After all, he went into the 2019 season as a surefire first-round pick, and perhaps even the No. 1 overall selection, but he turned in a bit of a disappointing year and may tumble out of the first round altogether.
Fromm led the Bulldogs to the National Championship Game as a true freshman in 2017, and he did guide them to a Sugar Bowl win this season. But his 2019 completion percentage (60.8%) was the lowest of his collegiate career, and his TD numbers were down from his sterling sophomore campaign.
He remains capable of making all the throws that an NFL QB is expected to make, and he has played well on big stages. He also appears to have all the intangibles that pro teams are looking for in franchise signal-callers, and with a number of clubs potentially in the market for a rookie quarterback, maybe one will fall in love with him and nab him in the first round.
The Bengals are all but certain to select Burrow, but the Dolphins, Colts, Chargers, and even Patriots are among the teams who could take a look at Fromm.
Here we go again another bust
Lol, I’m sure a Twins fan watched a lot of UGA football. Jake will rise at the combine with his workouts and interviews. It doesn’t take a super scout to realize he was throwing to nobody’s all year.
The better former UGA QB prospect is Eason.
you misspelled “Fields”
I meant in this draft.
Say it ain’t so Jake!…say it ain’t so 🙁
Jake fromm State Farm?
If he’s around in the middle of the 2nd round I can see the pats trading up for him
Honestly, I could see them using a 1st on him.
yeah vtncsc probably better off using a 1st to get him…Pat’s been drafting a few Dawgs lately; be getting the ol’ band back together if they got Fromm too lol
Pat’s don’t have a 2nd this year, they traded it to the Falcons for Sanu. Would have to give up a lot to move to middle of the 2nd
Yeah I think he would be a good fit for the Patriots
I think the fact that he took over as a true freshman plays into this. He had three years as a college starter. Time to move on.
dont really see the appeal of his numbers
Jake departed b/c Kirby wouldn’t change OC’s. Wonder if any of the other UGA QBs are ready to step up or there’s a good option available in the transfer portal?
Burrow, Tua, and maybe Herbert are the only QBs in this class better than Fromm. I expect him to still be a 1st round pick
I’d rank Fromm 3rd, behind Burrows and Tua. I’m not real high on Hebert.
Fromm has a higher floor but Herbert might have a higher ceiling so I could see teams being more interested in him. I think both will be very good in the NFL
Are there four teams who would draft a QB in the first round? I could see Cincinnati, San Diego, and Miami, but after that, I’m not sure. There are plenty of teams that I could see drafting one in the second round or later, though, like New England, Pittsburgh (they don’t have a first rounder), Oakland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Carolina.
Would Oakland or Jacksonville use one of their first rounders on a QB? I’d have a hard time predicting what either team would do.
I believe so. Next year’s class is very weak after Lawrence so teams will be looking to get their QB this year. This could even be like the 2018 class where 5 QBs went in the first round
Eason is better
Matt Stafford worked out pretty well for Detroit so could they be interested in drafting another Georgia QB to be his heir?
Yeah, Jacob Eason! LOL
pats really need a Qb . they let go of jimmy g and look what happen there. it now or never to get a QB. brady not the same and he going to be what 43
I think Fromm will be a solid starter for 10+ years, even if he’s never a stud. I feel like he’s in Alex Smith or Andy Dalton-type territory.
Jake Fromm state farm
Bad move, imo.
Steelers in the sending round if he’s still there. Trade up as well if necessary.
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