Jake Fromm

Jake Fromm Scouting Report

  • Watched: Notre Dame, Florida, LSU, Texas (2018)
  • Pros:
    • Quick release and ability to go through progressions will help to partially offset the velocity issues.
    • Will change his arm angles to fit passes around the line.
    • Impressive particularly when going backshoulder.
    • Willing to step into the throw even with a rusher closing in, and will fight for the first down when needed on his runs.
    • Will use his eyes to move the zone defenders and open up what he really wants.
  • Cons:
    • Velocity on the short stuff is fine, but tends to hang in the air on throws down the field.
    • Not going to outrun defensive linemen.
    • Opens up his hips too much on his throws to the left; probably partially to blame for hanging some of his passes in the air too long.
    • Not really capable of creating plays; needs his WRs to win to have a chance.
  • General:
    • Really let down by the WR play at Georgia.
    • Tends to take deep drop-backs; possibly to make it easier to see over the line.
  • Overall Take:
    • Pro-readiness: 3rd (out of 9)
    • Potential: 7th
    • Overall: 6th
    • Number Grade (out of 100): 79
    • I went into Fromm’s film thinking that I’d be higher on him than most, but ended up being a bit underwhelmed. Let’s start with the positives. Fromm has a quick release, can adjust his arm angle, and can make reads both pre- and post-snap. This past season, the velocity on his shorter throws was improved, and in general, he throws with pretty solid touch. Also, in defense of him, his WRs were shockingly bad considering this is Georgia we’re talking about. His film is littered with dropped passes, failed contested catches, and struggles tracking the ball. On the downside, his arm strength is just passable, and he makes matters worse with his tendency to drift backwards, particularly on his passes to the left side of the field. This causes his intermediate and deep balls to hang a bit and allows corners to recover on plays when they’re beaten. This can be improved if he cleans up his footwork, but it will likely always be an issue and limit the types of throws he can make. He’s not going to win many foot races against NFL linemen either. I’m not sure if it’s just Georgia’s system, if it’s due to his relatively poor height, or just a random tendency, but Fromm seems to take a lot of deep drop-backs, which only exacerbates the velocity issue. Ultimately, to me, Fromm seems like a guy where you need a great supporting cast around him in order for him to ever be successful. I think he’s good enough to keep the offense on track in that sort of environment, but I don’t really see him as the type to elevate his team. He could become an adequate starter, and I won’t blame a team for taking him in the first round because of that, but I personally would go in a different direction if I were a GM.
  • NFL Comparisons:
    • Most Likely Comp: Matt Barkley
    • Peak Comp: Poor Man’s Marc Bulger