10 Louisville football players that will have the greatest NFL careers
By Derek Snyder
The former Big-12 Defensive Player of the year has been playing lights out for the Louisville football team ever since he stepped onto the field a year ago. He definitely has the talent to be a first round draft pick, but his drop in production this season could hurt him a bit. However, because teams have been focusing on him, fellow linebacker James Hearns is having a career year.
Here is what Dan Brugler from NFL Draft Prospect had to say about Fields:
"“Lining up in a three-point stance at both left and right defensive end, Fields has the edge speed and flexible body type to threaten the corner, creating holding penalties with his shoulder dip and sharp 90-degree turns. He uses his length and lean to keep blockers from his body while also flashing the secondary quickness once disengaged to find and pursue the ball carrier. Fields also looks natural on his feet when asked to drop in space, which will make him an appealing prospect to both 4-3 and 3-4 teams. Fields still has room to get stronger and fill out his frame as his lack of point-of-attack strength will stand out on film, struggling to generate consistent movement or convert speed to power. He has the body flexibility to contort his way around bodies, but needs to keep his feet underneath him and stay off the ground. While his technique and ball awareness both have room for improvement, Fields can impress scouts as a senior by simply showing more energy and fire on every snap.”"