June 2, 2026

Justin Fields says Buckeyes will help him get to NFL

11:09 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio – New Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields said Wednesday said he picked the Buckeyes as his new home because of the team’s offensive success and the probability that will help him get to the NFL. Fields, a former five-star recruit, left Georgia this December after playing in a back-up role during his freshman season. He declined Wednesday to talk about his reasons for leaving the Bulldogs, but said he considered a few new colleges before making a “business decision” to go to Ohio State and play for new head coach Ryan Day. Texas’ Bru McCoy and LSU’s Derek Stingley Jr. top the list of prospects identified by a panel of 65 head coaches, coordinators, position coaches and personnel directors across the country. Virginia Tech has flipped Ohio State commit Doug Nester, an offensive lineman from West Virginia. 1 Related “Coach Day, he’s been in…

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