Justin Fields, arguably the most talented quarterback in Ohio State history, announced on Monday he will enter this spring’s NFL draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility during the last day for underclassmen to turn pro. The decision had long been anticipated as he is expected to be one of the top selections in the draft behind Clemson star Trevor Lawrence, who is favored to be the No. 1 overall pick and has long been billed as the best passing prospect since Andrew Luck. A recent mock draft by USA TODAY Sports projects Fields to be taken fourth overall by the Atlanta Falcons. Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only one quarterback from Ohio State has been picked in the top-five. “Growing up, my dream was to one day play the game that I love at the highest level,” he wrote in a graphic shared on his Twitter account. “Now thanks to…
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