Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm a top prospect in 2020 NFL Draft

Arm Talent

This is the ‘question mark’ for Fromm, as there are many examples of Fromm lacking velocity or urgency on passes that haunt his evaluation. However, there are examples of beautiful deep balls to receivers in stride for big gains, excellent back-shoulder throws outside the numbers that demonstrate Fromm’s ability to anticipate breaks on routes and his understanding of the positioning of defenders on the field.

Fromm throws the ball exceptionally well outside the hashes with tremendous touch and accuracy, arguably the best in the nation. This trait alone is one that many rookie quarterbacks struggle with, but it is a throw that Fromm is very comfortable making.

Both of these throws demonstrate Fromm’s ability to throw the ball outside the numbers from the opposite hash. This is an indication of the types of throws we can expect from Fromm moving forward in his career given the opportunity.

Here is a clip that illiterates Fromm’s ability to get the ball off quickly and accurately on an intermediate throw, one that many say he does not do well consistently. However, again, the throw is in his arsenal and should not go unnoticed.

There is also concern about how some balls appear to slowly make it to their target despite a quick release by Fromm. However, he might be falling victim to playcalling that does not place an emphasis on Fromm’s throwing ability.

Early in games, Fromm shows a much greater ability to throw the ball downfield with velocity and accuracy as demonstrated in this throw against the strong defensive unit of Auburn. Notice how Fromm does not take a full step to make this throw because of the incoming pressure, yet he was able to make an accurate throw in stride to his receiver over 40 yards away.

These types of throws are in Fromm’s arsenal, but late in the game after minimal passing attempts that are of minimal distance and require less velocity, his arm gets cold and he is not able to make the throws downfield late in the game.

The throwing drills at the combine and his pro day will be critical in Fromm’s evaluation, I am confident that he will be able to surprise many media scouts by his arm talent that has not been on full display at the University of Georgia, this season especially because of a new offensive coordinator.