Quarterback, Washington Commanders
William "Jake" Fromm: Biography at a Glance
- Jake Fromm is an NFL quarterback for the Washington Commanders and a former standout for the University of Georgia.
- He was SEC Freshman of the Year and led the Bulldogs to an SEC Championship in and a Rose Bowl Championship.
- Fromm initially gained recognition as the star of the Netflix documentary QB 1: Beyond the Lights, which documented his senior year of high school football.
- Off the field, Fromm has become known for his strong faith and his involvement in various charitable causes.
- Fromm provides audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the world of football and the ups and downs that come with pursuing a career in the sport while also balancing faith and family.
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Biography
Jake Fromm is a Quarterback for the Washington Commanders.
Fromm was born July 30, 1998, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Fromm attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins. He was rated as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com.
Fromm attended the University of Georgia, where he finished his career as one of the most prolific, accomplished and revered players in Georgia's history.
He entered his true freshman year at Georgia in 2017 as the backup to Jacob Eason. In the first game of the season, after Eason suffered an injury, Fromm replaced him and would start the rest of the season. Fromm and the Bulldogs would eventually go on to win the 2017 SEC Championship against Auburn. He was named SEC co-newcomer of the year by the Associated Press. He was also named SEC Freshman of the Year and a Freshmen All-American.
The following season, Fromm led Georgia to a 54–48 victory over Oklahoma in double overtime in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018, to earn them a spot in the CFP final against Alabama. Fromm and the Bulldogs went on to lose to Alabama in the College Football National Championship, 23–26.
In the 2019 season, Fromm once again led Georgia to the SEC Championship, where they lost to LSU. He finished his college career with a victory over Baylor.
On January 8, 2020, Fromm announced his intention to skip his senior season at Georgia, and declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. He was selected in the 5th round, 167th overall, by the Buffalo Bills.
On November 30, 2021, Fromm was signed by the New York Giants from the Bills practice squad. Fromm got his first career NFL start in Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Fromm's Journey: Football, Faith, Family, and Beyond
Jake Fromm, a talented quarterback who rose to fame on the gridiron, takes audiences on a journey through his life, sharing the ups and downs of his career and the lessons he's learned along the way.
From his early days as a high school standout in Georgia to his college career at the University of Georgia and his time in the NFL, Fromm provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of football and the challenges that come with pursuing a career in the sport.
But this talk is not just about football. Fromm opens up about his family, his faith, and his personal struggles, offering audiences a candid and heartfelt account of the highs and lows of his life both on and off the field. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or simply looking for a story of perseverance and dedication, Fromm's journey will leave you inspired and uplifted.
