Report: Bills to sign Frank Gore Jr. as undrafted free agent

Orchard Park, N.Y. (WGR 550) - Five years after his father played for the Buffalo Bills in one of the final seasons of his 16-year career, running back Frank Gore Jr. is reportedly signing a free agent contract with the team after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Over a four-year career at the University of Southern Mississippi, the 5-foot-8, 185-pound Gore Jr. rushed for over 4,000 yards, including 1,382 yards in 2022 and 1,181 yards last season. He added 75 catches for 692 yards in the receiving game.

Josina Anderson of CBS reached out to Gore Sr., who was ecstatic about his son joining the Bills, and confident in what he can do.

"We’re good. We're going to Buffalo man to do our thing. Tell them they better be ready, trust me," Gore told Anderson. "I know what I’m raising. Folks slept on my son; they slept on me too. They'll see. My bloodline is for real. Our [pre-draft] testing was identical. All the scouts were like, 'You can tell that’s my son.' I **** with [Brandon] Beane. He’s the real deal. I’m happy to get my son to this point. We’re coming to play. Buffalo got a dog, I promise you that. I don't give a **** about a draft pick. We’re about to party and do our thing."

The older Gore is the third-leading rusher in the history of the NFL, behind only Emmitt Smith and Walter Payton, amassing exactly 16,000 yards playing for the San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Bills and New York Jets.

He is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026.

The Bills have not officially announced the signing of Gore or any other undrafted free agents. Ryan Talbot of NYUpstate.com has a running tracker of reported UDFA by the Bills which can be found here.