Justin Fields hasn’t taken a snap in the current football season, but ESPN still thinks pretty highly of his skill and what they believe he’ll be able to do once Big Ten play begins on October 24.
ESPN ranked Fields No. 3 in their latest Heisman watch directly behind two Clemson stars, Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne. Both Lawrence and Etienne have collected all of the first-place votes for this week.
How does Justin Fields get on a list like this without playing a game and come in ahead of other guys like Alabama’s Mac Jones and Najee Harris? The answer is simple — Fields made a huge impact in the 2019 season, learning a new offense amazingly fast, and finishing third in the Heisman voting behind two senior quarterbacks in Joe Burrow and Jalen Hurts. In 2020, the sky is the limit with a year of experience under his belt.
ESPN’s Heisman Watch (Week 6):
1. Trevor Lawrence – Clemson
2. Travis Etienne – Clemson
3. Justin Fields – Ohio State
4. Mac Jones – Alabama
5. Kyle Trask – Florida
6. Najee Harris – Alabama
7. Kyle Pitts – Florida
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) October 13, 2020
Mel Kiper shares his thoughts on the second-year starting QB for the Buckeyes.
“I’m really excited to see Fields in Year 2 as the Buckeyes’ starter, and I want to see him take a step forward in his decision-making and decisiveness.” — Mel Kiper Jr.
Buckeye Nation is chomping at the bit to get the season going and we’re all expecting big things from No. 1 in scarlet and gray.
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