ESPN.com confirmed Fields was enrolled as classes resumed this week in Columbus, enabling him to participate in the Buckeyes’ offseason program and spring practice. Attorney Thomas Mars will aid Fields — a former five-star recruit who was rated the nation’s No. 1 dual-threat QB in the class of 2018 and the No. 2 prospect overall in 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings — in his effort to be eligible for the 2019 season and appeared optimistic that the process will move relatively quickly. “My prediction would be the next six weeks,” Mars said. Mars has experience in the process. He helped six former Ole Miss players, including current Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, get waivers from the NCAA that allowed them to play in 2018 after transferring earlier in the year. NCAA rules typically require undergraduate players who transfer from one FBS program to another to sit out one season. At least one person apparently thinks Fields will be…
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