Matt Miller on why Justin Fields is the No. 24 prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft
“Justin Fields enters the 2020 season as a Heisman favorite and one of the most productive returning quarterbacks in college football. But like Trevor Lawrence before him, he has a bullseye on him from scouts and defensive coordinators alike.”
“Fields impresses with his touch and his toughness as a runner, but his decision-making and field vision don’t stand out. His average arm strength also could be an issue if it doesn’t increase in power, which can happen naturally as a player matures.”
“There’s no doubt that Fields is good, but the transition from good college quarterback to good NFL prospect isn’t always easy. He will require plenty of future evaluation before locking him in as a prospect.”
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“Too many early-season watchlists are littered with Heisman finalists and big-time producers, but my early evaluation on Fields was not overly positive. There’s 12 months for his stock to improve, but he shouldn’t be seen as a first-round lock at this point of the predraft process.”