Tony Fields II explained

Tony Fields II
Current Team:Los Angeles Rams
Number:40
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:18 June 1999
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:222
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:5
Draftpick:153
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statweek:7
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:88
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue7:2
Pfr:FielTo00

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.

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

Cleveland Browns

On May 1, 2021, Fields was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 153rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.[4] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[5]

Field suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 of the 2024 season and was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2024.[6] He was released on October 22.

Los Angeles Rams

On October 28, 2024, Fields was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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 . May 14, 2023 . Review Journal.
  2. Web site: Tony Fields, 2017 Outside Linebacker, Arizona . May 14, 2023 . Rivals.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: Manning . Sean . April 29, 2021 . NFL DRAFT PREVIEW: Tony Fields' move to WVU, Mike linebacker improved draft stock . May 14, 2023 . Yahoo! News.
  4. Web site: Gribble . Andrew . May 1, 2021 . 5th Round: Browns select West Virginia LB Tony Fields II with No. 153 pick in 2021 NFL Draft . May 14, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  5. Web site: Links . Zachary . May 13, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21 . May 14, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  6. Web site: Browns place DT Maurice Hurst II and three others on injured reserve. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 11, 2024.
  7. Web site: Rams sign former 5th-round linebacker to practice squad. Rams Wire. USA Today. October 28, 2024.