Former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields turned heads in college football with his decision to transfer from the University of Georgia. After leading Ohio State University to the National Championship Game against Alabama, he's proved his leadership ability on the biggest stage in the sport; which is part of the reason why the versatile quarterback was a top prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Now, he's leading the Chicago Bears of the National Football League into battle every week.
Fields' family has played a strong role in shaping his football career, and he isn't the only athlete of the bunch, either.
Justin Fields' Family and Early Life
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Justin Fields' parents Ivant Fields, otherwise known as Pablo Fields, and mother Gina Tobey, whom are now divorced, raised the former first round pick and current Chicago Bears QB in Kennesaw, Georgia. Justin Fields' father was a star linebacker at Eastern Kentucky University before becoming a police officer within the Atlanta Police Department. He has since re-married to Fields' stepmother, Jo Ann Claudrick Fields.
According to reports from DawgNation, Justin Fields' mother Gina Tobey played an influential role in her son committing to play for the Georgia Bulldogs, having been thoroughly impressed with the program.
Additionally, the American football quarterback has two younger sisters, Jaiden Fields, who plays softball at UGA, and Jessica Fields, who is still in school. Fields parents are active members of their community.
Fields attended Harrison High School where he became nationally recognized as one of the top football players in the country. He earned All-State honors in Georgia and was rated as highly as the No. 1 overall recruit in the nation by ESPN, while others ranked him second behind only former Clemson star and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
College Career
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Justin Fields was recruited by many top schools in the nation and even committed to Penn State in 2017 before flipping to Georgia.
Fields spent one year playing for the Georgia football program but was stuck behind Jake Fromm on the depth chart. After his freshman football season, he decided to transfer to Ohio State in Columbus.
As a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Fields immediately took the Big Ten by storm.
In 2019, Fields threw for 41 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions and was a Heisman Trophy finalist and the Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year. He also impressed as a rusher, logging 10 rushing touchdowns and 484 yards under head coach Ryan Day.
Justin Fields showed out again for his second Pro Day. (via @OhioStateFB)@justnfields | @NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/VL5amaKoZR
— NFL (@NFL) April 14, 2021
While OSU saw a limited schedule in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fields still managed to throw 21 touchdowns across seven games and lead the team past Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal, setting himself up for an NCAA National Championship appearance that resulted in a 52-24 loss to the Crimson Tide.
He's had the full support of his family during his career as a college football player, and they have undoubtedly been his biggest fans in the pros.
Now, he's leading one of the NFC North's most legendary franchises and beating up on Ohio teams like the Browns and the Bengals. Who knows, perhaps a large net worth and an MVP trophy are on the horizon for the former Georgia Bulldog.
This article was originally published on April 29, 2021, and has been updated since.
