Georgia’s Jake Fromm named SEC Freshman of the Year

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm was named SEC Freshman of the Year on Wednesday.

In leading Georgia to its first SEC Championship since 2005, Fromm recorded an 11-1 record as a starter.

Fromm threw for 2,173 yards, five touchdowns and 21 touchdowns.

Fromm, of Houston County, was an AJC Super 11 selection in 2016.

> Roquan Smith named SEC’s top defensive player

> Kirby Smart named SEC Coach of the Year

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Credit: Curtis Compton

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