Three Ohio State players named to the Sporting News’ preseason All-American teams

Three Ohio State football players have been selected by the Sporting News as preseason All-Americans for 2020.

Justin Fields, Second Team – Quarterback

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It’s interesting to me that most predictions and opinions have Trevor Lawrence as the clear No. 1 QB for 2020 when Fields had a much better year statistically in just the first year in the system under Ryan Day. I get that his size and measurable make him an enticing pick at the next level, but I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Fields outduels him again this fall.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. It’s one thing to be picked as a preseason All-American, but nobody awards anything for that. What matters is what happens during the season.