Ohio State QB Justin Fields declares for NFL Draft

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Ohio State QB Justin Fields declares for 2021 NFL Draft

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 1/18/21

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is following in his teammate Trey Sermon's footsteps.

Sermon announced his declaration for the 2021 NFL Draft over the weekend, and Fields declared for the draft on Monday, announcing his decision via social media.

Next Chapter. pic.twitter.com/Q4iWJop4WI
— Justin Fields (@justnfields) January 18, 2021

Fields is expected to be one of the top quarterbacks taken in the draft. He upset Trevor Lawrence and the Clemson Tigers in the Sugar Bowl, throwing for 385 yards and six touchdowns in that game, to reach the College Football Playoff Championship Game against Alabama.

In two seasons at Ohio State, Fields completed 68.4% of his passes for 5,373 yards and 63 touchdowns. He also rushed for 867 yards and 15 scores. He started his college career at Georgia as a freshman before transferring to Ohio State.

Fields could have returned for his senior season, but his decision to make the jump to the NFL couldn't come at a better time. Multiple teams in the draft could use a new quarterback, and Fields is one of the best.

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