Justin Fields

American football quarterback

Justin Fields - Athletes & Sports Figures born March 5th, 1999
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Played college football at Ohio State University, leading the team to a Big Ten Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff in 2019. Selected by the Chicago Bears as the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Established franchise records for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season during his second year in the NFL.

Led Ohio State to a Big Ten Championship

Selected 11th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft

Set franchise record for rushing yards in a season

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