Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields announced his intention Monday to forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL draft. Justin Fields @justnfields Next Chapter. https://t.co/Q4iWJop4WI Fields is largely considered the second-best quarterback in the 2021 class, behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. He threw for 2,100 yards and 22 touchdowns against six interceptions during the shortened 2020 season, leading the Buckeyes to the CFP national championship game. ESPN’s Todd McShay has Fields ranked as the No. 9 overall player in the class. He had Fields going No. 15 to the New England Patriots in his latest mock draft. Fields has all the makings of a modern prototype at the quarterback position. His best current comp is probably Texans star Deshaun Watson; both are good-sized, excellent athletes with strong, accurate arms. Expecting Fields to perform at Watson’s superstar level may be a bit unfair. Watson was better than Fields…
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