The Buffalo Bills became the home of Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL legend Frank Gore Sr., after the young running back went undrafted in 2024. While there were reports of league-wide interest, no other specific team was officially named in connection with him before his signing. Gore Jr. decided Buffalo was the right place to launch his professional career, especially given his father’s ties to the franchise.
Coming out of Southern Miss, Gore Jr. left as one of the program’s all-time greats. He finished with more than 4,000 rushing yards, 26 rushing touchdowns, and added versatility as a pass catcher. That production put him on the radar for NFL teams despite not being selected in the draft. His connection to the Bills, where his father played in 2019, gave added weight to his decision.
Once in Buffalo, Gore Jr. immediately made an impact during preseason action. He rushed for over 100 yards and added more than 100 yards receiving, becoming the only player on the roster to eclipse the century mark in both categories. Despite this promising showing, the Bills waived him during final roster cuts before re-signing him to their practice squad, a move that ensured he stayed in the building while continuing his development.
His father, Frank Gore Sr., one of the NFL’s all-time leading rushers and a future Hall of Famer, has been vocal in support of his son’s journey. Gore Sr. praised Bills general manager Brandon Beane, calling him “the real deal,” and expressed confidence that Buffalo would provide his son the right opportunity. With Gore Sr. set to be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026, the timing of his son’s rise adds another storyline to the family legacy.
For the Bills, keeping Gore Jr. close reflects their commitment to long-term talent building. For Gore Jr., turning down other interest around the league—even if the teams weren’t identified publicly—showed that Buffalo was his preferred destination. Now, his challenge is to move from the practice squad onto the 53-man roster and prove that the Gore legacy still has plenty of yards left to gain in the NFL.
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