2019 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Mark Fields | Clemson | CB

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Ed "Pi Double i" Henderson

​Mark Fields
CB

HOMETOWN                     |            CLASS
Charlotte, NC              |            Senior
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DRAFT YR:  2019     COMBINE INVITE: YES


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Player Bio: Mark Fields, a top 100 overall high school recruit and the son of former New Orleans Saints linebacker Mark Fields Sr, opted to return to Clemson for his senior year to improve his stock in the 2019 NFL Draft and to also win another national championship. At the 2019 NFL Combine, Fields increased his stock by running a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash with the fourth fastest 40 times. Unfortunately, Fields return to Clemson turned out to be a deep defensive backfield with potential first-round draft prospect Trayvon Mullen and Mackensie Alexander, Ryan Carter, A.J. Terrell. Fields best game was in the 2019 BCS Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide as he locked down Bama's best receivers. He came in to play the entire second half for the injured Mullen and made two impressive pass deflection. Fields have limited film due to the deep defensive backfield of the Tigers and also battling injuries throughout his career. He was a starter in 2017 but injured his foot missing six games. Despite the limited playing time, he does have the real ability to cover receivers and making him an intriguing NFL prospect. 

Mark Fields
Cornerback
SCHOOL:  CLEMSON      |      CONFERENCE:  ACC      
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:  5-10  / 192lbs         ARMS:30 1/2"          HANDS: 9 1/8”       40: 4.45         

COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH |   40 YD DASH  |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE
​    18      |         4.37          |              N/A              |            N/A         |             N/A            |            N/A               |             N/A

PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH  |   40 YD DASH  |   VERTICAL JUMP  |  BROAD JUMP |   3 CONE DRILL   |    20 YD SHUTTLE  |   60 YD SHUTTLE (Pro Day March 27th")
​    18"     |         4.37          |          31 1/2"            |            N/A         |            N/A            |               N/A             |             N/A
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Game Film
#2 Mark Fields Career Highlights

Strengths: Very smooth with his techniques which can quickly turn from press coverage and still get vertical still locking his eyes on the receiver. Effectively uses his speed to turn and stay on top of the receiver routes. Has lightning quick feet that can change the direction easily.  Has excellent ability to close out the underneath throws to break on the ball and batting it away with his instincts. Ability to play the ball, not play the man and quickly reading routes break to locate the ball. Can read receivers routes and breaks on the routes. Very physical will stick his nose into traffic to make stops targeting his tackles low. Aggressive tackler when closing over the back of receivers. Ability to mirror well in space and gets ball carriers to the ground.  Targets low and will stick his nose into traffic to make stops. Physical tackler when closing over the back of receivers. Mirrors well in space and gets runners on the ground.

Weaknesses: Lack of experience only started six games in his career because of injuries. Lacks great use with his hands causing him to miss jams at times and fail to delay releases. May struggle at times with his length against taller physical receivers. Will anticipate on his first reads and get him out of most favorable position. When forced to go outside his frame for stops, lack of length limits him. Not very fluid as he demonstrates a little stiffness in his backpedaling. Slight delay in coming out of backpedaling to drive forward toward routes. Will bite on head fakes or double move routes.

Draft Grade: 5.52

Draft Projection:  3rd - 5th round

Does He Fit?: Yes! Fields combination of speed, strength, and his explosiveness should transitions well at the next level. An NFL pedigree, his athletic attributes, and physical man cover skill could give him a chance to be a starting nickel or slot corner. The ideal type of cornerback in the Wady Phillips system, and with more playing time will become a pro-bowl player. After an impressive second half in the BCS game, Fields demonstrated how he would become a lockdown corner for years to come.​
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​NFL Comparison: ​Janoris Jenkins

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