The former 5-star recruit is expected to be granted his full release by Georgia and petition the NCAA for immediate eligibility. (AP) More Quarterback Justin Fields is finalizing his transfer from Georgia to Ohio State, sources told Yahoo Sports on Friday. Fields confirmed the news later on Friday evening. “I’ve decided to transfer to Ohio State University where I will continue to pursue my undergraduate degree and play football for the Buckeyes,” Fields’ statement said. Fields, the No. 2 quarterback and No. 2 player overall according to Rivals.com in the 2018 class, could be an instant impact transfer for the Buckeyes and new head coach Ryan Day. The transfer would not be official until he attends spring semester classes, which begin Monday. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Fields is hoping for immediate eligibility at Ohio State. If his waiver request to the one-year transfer ineligibility rule is granted, he is expected to compete…
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