COLUMBUS, Ohio – University of Georgia quarterback Justin Fields could give new Ohio State coach Ryan Day a sublimely talented dual-threat passer to run his offense if Dwayne Haskins Jr. makes an expected jump to the NFL.
Fields, who will transfer from Georgia after one season sitting behind Jake Fromm, was expected to visit the Ohio State campus on Friday, a person close to the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no transfer has been finalized. The person said Fields and Ohio State officials both expressed interest in the move.
Fields’ arrival at Ohio State would be huge for Day, who officially took over as the Buckeyes’ coach Wednesday after Urban Meyer’s retirement. Fields was the overall No. 2 national prospect in the 2018 recruiting class.
The Kennesaw, Georgia, native would provide depth for Ohio State at quarterback and set up an intriguing competition with Tate Martell. NCAA rules would require Fields to sit out next season if he transfers, though he could request a waiver to become immediately eligible.
Fields was the target of a racial slur from a Georgia baseball player during a football game in September.