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re: 5 star QB Justin Fields Decommits from Penn State
Posted on 9/28/17 at 12:19 pm to RandySavage
Posted on 9/28/17 at 12:19 pm to RandySavage
Jake Fromm is listed at 6'2" 229... tough to get a good read on how accurate that is though IMO. If we assume for now that number is correct though, the top 3 draft picks at QB (all first rounders) in 2017 were:
2nd overall - Mitch Trubisky - 6'2" 222
10th overall - Patrick Mahomes - 6'2" 225
12th overall - Deshaun Watson - 6'2" 221
Granted Mahomes and Watson are more dual threats (Trubisky was at one time an elite DT QB coming out of HS, but not highly utilized in college...) but Fromm is relatively quick/athletic at least in terms of movement in the pocket... don't yet know what he would do on any designed runs as we probably would prefer to wrap him in bubble wrap given our depth concerns at QB.
Not saying he'd "definitely go early" by any means... but was interesting to note that the difference in perception between 6'1" and 6'2" to NFL scouts is apparently a big gap. Question would probably be how does his velocity/power on deep throws develop over time. Right now not much is being asked of him on deep balls, but while he doesn't have Eason's cannon to chuck it 65+ down field... I think he's got enough to make all of the important throws.
And again... how does all this sort itself out with Eason... it's a big question mark. For now I'll trust Kirby and Co to do everything in their power, but certainly seems like we could have a good shot. Hell, Mitch Trubisky went #2 overall after only starting for a single season at UNC.
2nd overall - Mitch Trubisky - 6'2" 222
10th overall - Patrick Mahomes - 6'2" 225
12th overall - Deshaun Watson - 6'2" 221
Granted Mahomes and Watson are more dual threats (Trubisky was at one time an elite DT QB coming out of HS, but not highly utilized in college...) but Fromm is relatively quick/athletic at least in terms of movement in the pocket... don't yet know what he would do on any designed runs as we probably would prefer to wrap him in bubble wrap given our depth concerns at QB.
Not saying he'd "definitely go early" by any means... but was interesting to note that the difference in perception between 6'1" and 6'2" to NFL scouts is apparently a big gap. Question would probably be how does his velocity/power on deep throws develop over time. Right now not much is being asked of him on deep balls, but while he doesn't have Eason's cannon to chuck it 65+ down field... I think he's got enough to make all of the important throws.
And again... how does all this sort itself out with Eason... it's a big question mark. For now I'll trust Kirby and Co to do everything in their power, but certainly seems like we could have a good shot. Hell, Mitch Trubisky went #2 overall after only starting for a single season at UNC.
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Posted on 9/28/17 at 12:47 pm to fibonaccisquared
Yea I mean a lot can happen over the next three years but Fromm just strikes me a Greene or Murray 4 year guy where Eason was always 3 and done.
I just think if he was going to commit to UGA what is he waiting for at this point? Now would be the time and I think it's pretty clear the reason he hasn't. Just gonna come down to what he decides is more important between getting on the field earlier or staying home and playing where his heart seems to be at the moment.
Given his dad's involvement and businesslike approach I'm hoping head wins out over heart.
I just think if he was going to commit to UGA what is he waiting for at this point? Now would be the time and I think it's pretty clear the reason he hasn't. Just gonna come down to what he decides is more important between getting on the field earlier or staying home and playing where his heart seems to be at the moment.
Given his dad's involvement and businesslike approach I'm hoping head wins out over heart.
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 12:48 pm
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