On Wednesday, after Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields rolled out and uncorked a series of downfield rockets at his second pro day, a high-profile college football analyst who is close to the Buckeyes’ program said he didn’t think Fields should be drafted No. 3 overall, where the 49ers are picking.Instead, ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit thinks Fields is worthy of being selected even higher. “It would be hard for me to pass on him at (No. 2), personally, because of what he provides,” Herbstreit said. OK, Herbstreit, 51, might be a bit biased: He is a former Ohio State QB whose dad, Jim, played for the Buckeyes before serving as an assistant coach. Justin Fields out here launching missiles at OSU 2nd pro day @justnfields(via @OhioStateFB) pic.twitter.com/qE2xeEzW35 — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) April 14, 2021 But it’s easy to see why those who don’t bleed Buckeye might be similarly smitten. Does that include…
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