Devonte Fields (September 23, 1993) is an American former college and professional football player. He played college football for TCU, Trinity Valley Community College, and Louisville as a linebacker.

Devonte Fields
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-23) September 23, 1993 (age 31)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College:Louisville
Position:Defensive lineman
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Early life

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Fields attended Arlington Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. As a senior, he had 73 tackles, 13 sacks and two interceptions. He committed to Texas Christian University (TCU) to play college football.

College career

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As a freshman at TCU in 2012, Fields started all 13 games and had 53 tackles, 10 sacks and an interception. He was named the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year.[1][2] He played in only three games as a sophomore in 2013 due to injury and suspension.[3][4] In August 2014 he was removed from TCU over numerous incidents that had occurred over the previous months.[5]

Fields attended Trinity Valley Community College in 2014.[6] He played in 12 games and had 61 tackles and 6.5 sacks.[7] He transferred to the University of Louisville in 2015.[8] During his first year at Louisville, Fields started all 13 games, recording 64 tackles and 11 sacks.[9]

Professional career

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Fields was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos' practice squad on July 31, 2017, and was listed as a defensive lineman.[10][11] He re-signed with the team on February 6, 2018.[12] He was released on May 1, 2018.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "TCU's Devonte Fields ready to seize more accolades in 2014". Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  2. ^ Michigan State football preparing to face Big 12's most decorated freshman
  3. ^ TCU's DE Devonte Fields, 2012 Big 12 defensive player of year, will miss rest of season with foot injury
  4. ^ TCU bans Devonte Fields 2 games
  5. ^ Devonte Fields, TCU part ways
  6. ^ Former TCU DE Devonte Fields has found a new home
  7. ^ Fields thankful for 2nd chance at U of L
  8. ^ Ex-TCU star DeVonte Fields commits to U of L
  9. ^ In good shape on Day 1, Fields ready to roll
  10. ^ "DEVONTE FIELDS". esks.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ "CFL TRANSACTIONS". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ "Edmonton Eskimos Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Edmonton Eskimos Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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