June 2, 2026

Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Weighs in on Justin Fields' Epilepsy


On Wednesday it was revealed that Justin Fields told NFL teams he’s managing epilepsy as he heads into the 2021 NFL Draft. It was a big announcement little more than a week before the draft and could certainly change where he winds up. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day weighed in on the news shortly after the news broke. Justin’s health, toughness and work ethic have never been an issue and I am incredibly proud of his professionalism and the character he displays on and off the field. The fact that he never missed a game at Ohio State speaks volumes about how he takes care of himself. — Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) April 21, 2021 Fields was diagnosed with the condition in his youth and the symptoms have reportedly gotten shorter and less frequent over time. He doesn’t have seizures as long as he takes his medication and members of…

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