Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields has declared for the 2021 NFL Draft as expected. Fields transferred to Ohio State after his freshman season at the University of Georgia.
The Harrison High School product was regarded as a five-star recruit before he headed to Georgia. Fields will forever be linked with Trevor Lawrence, who was the No. 1 rated recruit in the class of 2018. Fields was typically rated No. 2 overall in the class of 2018. Interestingly, the No. 3 quarterback recruit in that class is JT Daniels.
At Ohio State, Justin Fields helped the Buckeyes make the College Football Playoffs during both of the last two seasons. He played well in the CFP against Clemson in the semifinals, but ultimately, his efforts came up short against Alabama in the 2021 National Championship.
For Georgia Bulldogs fans the Justin Fields saga is officially over. We wish him luck in the NFL. Fields and BYU quarterback Zach Wilson are both considered potential No. 2 picks behind Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Justin Fields’ decision:
Ohio State QB Justin Fields has officially declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.
He finished his college career with 5,701 passing yards, 67 TD, 9 INT and 1,133 rushing yards and 19 TD.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 18, 2021
Now that Justin Fields is officially in, let the speculation on QB2 begin.
My rankings has him behind Zach Wilson. I know many NFL scouts who think Fields is the clear-cut QB2 in this class.
Opinions are very divided.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 18, 2021
Will Justin Fields make his return to Georgia?https://t.co/swpkMnFALg pic.twitter.com/3e0tgYVn9q
— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 18, 2021
Brother of Georgia softball player Jaiden Fields enters NFL draft. https://t.co/AQpHOuDsEM
— Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) January 18, 2021
Justin Fields' two years at Ohio State has been special.
∙ 20-2 career record
∙ Two CFP Appearances
∙ 2019 Big Ten Championship MVP
∙ 2019 Heisman Finalist
∙ 2021 Sugar Bowl Offensive MVPIf last night was his final CFB game, what a run 👏 pic.twitter.com/443opPNGz0
— ESPN (@espn) January 12, 2021
😤 @OhioStateFB QB @Justnfields is bringing some serious talent to the NFL pic.twitter.com/WiDSfJHaRC
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) January 18, 2021
Ohio State QB Justin Fields has declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) January 18, 2021
Which QB are you drafting first?
🔁 Zach Wilson, BYU
❤️ Justin Fields, Ohio State pic.twitter.com/xEwn0SqzVI— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 18, 2021
One of the best to ever do it for @ohiostatefb 🌰🙌
Best of luck in the NFL, @justnfields! pic.twitter.com/CGwuHX6pZo
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) January 18, 2021
