Tony Fields II

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Tony Fields II
No. 40 – Los Angeles Rams
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-18) June 18, 1999 (age 25)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school: Desert Pines (Las Vegas, Nevada)
College:
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 5 / pick: 153
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024
Total tackles:88
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tony Fields II (born June 18, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona and West Virginia.

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Early life

Fields is the son of singer LeMisha Grinstead. Fields attended Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas. [1] He committed to University of Arizona to play football. [2]

College career

As a three-year starter at Arizona, Fields primarily played Outside Linebacker. Following his year, Fields decided to transfer to West Virginia University, wanting to prove his versatility to NFL Scouts. [3] After a successful senior season, Fields declared for the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		222 lb
(101 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.63 s1.55 s2.71 s4.48 s7.15 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day [4] [5] [6]

Cleveland Browns

On May 1, 2021, Fields was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 153rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. [7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [8]

Field suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 of the 2024 season and was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2024. [9] He was released on October 22. [10]

Los Angeles Rams

On October 28, 2024, Fields was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Kantowski, Ron (February 12, 2022). nes-honors-nfl-rookie-tony-fields-with-jersey-ceremony-2528617/ "Desert Pines honors NFL rookie Tony Fields with jersey ceremony". Review Journal. Retrieved May 14, 2023.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ↑ "Tony Fields, 2017 Outside Linebacker, Arizona". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Manning, Sean (April 29, 2021). "NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Tony Fields' move to WVU, Mike linebacker improved draft stock". Yahoo! News. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Tony Fields II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  5. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Tony Fields II, West Virginia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Tony Fields II 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  7. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (May 1, 2021). "5th Round: Browns select West Virginia LB Tony Fields II with No. 153 pick in 2021 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Browns place DT Maurice Hurst II and three others on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 11, 2024.
  10. ↑ Krispinsky, Chad (October 22, 2024). "Browns officially add new QB, cut injured linebacker". WKBN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (October 28, 2024). "Rams sign former 5th-round linebacker to practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
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