2024 NFL Draft Profile: Southern Miss RB Frank Gore Jr.

While the lineage sticks out, Frank Gore Jr. is more than the son of a 15-year NFL veteran. Throughout his time in college, Gore Jr. created his own legacy for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. His four seasons with the Golden Eagles saw him assume several different roles and excel in each. The program was racked by injuries and transfers in Gore's first few years, forcing Gore to play both running back and quarterback at different times. Here are the most important things to know about the "Superback" as he journeys to the professional level. Measurements: 5' 8" 195 lbs Gore spent his high school days in Miami, Florida, where he played quarterback and running back at Miami Killian High School. He was a three-star recruit entering college, picking Southern Miss over Florida Atlantic. The early part of Will Hall's tenure as the program's head coach saw their options at quarterback quickly dwindle, forcing Gore into the starting quarterback role as the "Superback" in late 2021, closely resembling a wildcat offe