Ronald Fields

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Ronald Fields
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Fields with the Miami Dolphins in 2011
No. 91, 93, 95
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1981-09-13) September 13, 1981 (age 43)
Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Bogalusa
College: Mississippi State
NFL draft: 2005: 5th round, 137th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:154
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ronald Fields (born September 13, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft.

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He was also a member of the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Carolina Panthers.

College career

Fields attended Mississippi State University, where he played nose guard, won first-team All-SEC accolades, and finished his career with one sack, 172 tackles (16.5 for losses), six quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. He majored in teaching and coaching.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Fields was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (137th overall) in the 2005 NFL draft. [1] In his rookie season he played in four games recording seven tackles. He made his NFL debut versus the Seattle Seahawks on November 20. In 2006, he played in 13 games and finished the campaign with a career high 28 tackles. He also started his first game versus the San Diego Chargers. In 2007, he recorded 21 tackles as well as his first career sack against the Arizona Cardinals. [2]

Denver Broncos

Fields during his stint with the Broncos. Ronald Fields.JPG
Fields during his stint with the Broncos.

On March 2, 2009, Fields signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos. [3] He was their starting nose tackle for the year 2009. However, he was succeeded by another player the following year.

Miami Dolphins

Fields signed with the Miami Dolphins on July 31, 2011, but was released on September 3.

Carolina Panthers

Fields signed with the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2011. He was waived on November 8.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2005 SFO 407430.02000000000
2006 SFO 139282080.03000010000
2007 SFO 1603423111.00000001000
2008 SFO 160191360.00000000000
2009 DEN 16163722150.01000000000
2010 DEN 160221480.01000000000
2011 CAR 607610.00000000000
8725154102521.07000011000

Personal life

Fields is a cousin of defensive tackle Kenderick Allen.

References

  1. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. Stats courtesy of NFL.com
  3. Broncos Sign DT Ronald Fields Yahoo Sports, March 4, 2009