Justin Fields is moving on to the NFL as expected.
The Ohio State quarterback announced Monday that he has decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility and declare for the 2021 NFL draft. Monday is the deadline for underclassmen to formally submit themselves for early entry to the draft.
“Growing up, my dream was to one day play the game that I love at the highest level,” Fields wrote in a statement.
Fields is widely expected to be a first-round pick, potentially the No. 2 quarterback chosen behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. BYU’s Zach Wilson is also expected to be in the mix at the top of the draft.