Born on March 5, 1999, Justin Fields is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). Fields was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft during the first round. He is a versatile quarterback who possesses exceptional footwork and pocket presence, and he showcased his talent at Ohio State.
Justin Fields Bio Summary
Full name: Justin Skylar Fields
Date of birth: 5 March 1999
Birthplace: Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Age: 25 years old (in 2024)
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Gender: Male
School: Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia
University: Ohio State University
Religion: Christian
Ethnicity: African-American
Nationality: American
Profession: American Football player
Debut: September 13, 2021
Position: Quarterback
Childhood & Family
Justin Fields was born in Kennesaw, Georgia on March 5th, 1999 to Ivant Fields and Gina Tobey. He has two step-sisters, Jaiden, and Jessica Fields, with whom he shares a close bond. Despite his parents’ divorce when he was young, both Gina Tobey and Ivant Fields remained active and involved in raising Justin Fields.
Mother
Justin Fields’ mother, Gina Tobey, has been a significant source of support throughout his life. Although she was previously married to Ivant Fields, she eventually divorced him. With the help of his father, she played a crucial role in Justin’s success as a football player. When it came to choosing a college, Gina recommended the University of Georgia due to their impressive football program, which she believed would greatly benefit his future career.
Father
Justin Fields’ father is Ivant Fields, who divorced Justin’s mother when he was a child. Despite the divorce, Ivant has been heavily involved in Justin’s upbringing and supporting his aspirations. Ivant used to be a linebacker for Eastern Kentucky University, but instead of pursuing a professional football career, he chose to become a police officer in Atlanta.
From 1990 to 2012, he worked as a police officer for the Atlanta police department. During Justin’s football journey, Ivant provided guidance and support. After his divorce, he wed lawyer Jo Ann Claudrick Fields and together they had two daughters, Jaiden and Jessica Fields.
Education
Justin was a starting quarterback for two years in high school football, during which he racked up 4,187 passing yards and 41 touchdowns. The Touchdown Club of Atlanta recognized his talent and awarded him the title of Mr. Georgia Football.
He continued his football journey at Georgia and Ohio State universities before transitioning to the professional level after graduating.
Career
In a move to acquire the 20th overall pick, the Chicago Bears traded with the New York Giants, receiving their fifth-round pick in 2021 and their first and fourth-round picks in 2022. As a result, the Chicago Bears selected Fields as their eleventh overall choice in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Justin Fields, who was chosen as one of the top five quarterbacks in the first round, was highly regarded as a top prospect in the draft. On June 10, 2021, he inked a rookie contract worth $18.8 million, which was fully guaranteed, for four years.
Although Fields was initially assigned as the backup quarterback to Andy Dalton, he made his first appearance in the National Football League during the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
The next week, Fields achieved his first career start with a win against the Detroit Lions, scoring 24-14. Out of 17 attempts, he completed 11, accumulating 209 yards, but also had one interception caused by a deflected pass.
Following his selection as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, Justin Fields guided the Bears to a triumph against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. He completed 12 of 20 passes for 111 yards and made his first touchdown pass to tight end Jesper Horsted. The Bears emerged victorious with a score of 20-9.
In the first game of the 2022 season, Fields led the Dallas Cowboys to a victory over the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 19–10. He finished with 121 yards passing, two touchdowns, and an interception.
Fields suffered a loss against the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 38-20 at the start of the 2023 season. Throughout the game, he managed to complete 24 out of 37 passes, resulting in a total of 216 yards, one touchdown, and an unfortunate interception which led to a pick-six.
During the beginning of the third quarter, Fields sustained a shoulder and thumb injury from a sack by Danielle Hunter. This led to him being substituted by Tyson Bagent, a rookie who was not selected in the draft, for the rest of the game. Unfortunately, the Bears were defeated 19-13, causing their overall record to drop to 1-5.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Justin Fields’ total net worth is estimated to be around $15 million. While the bulk of his wealth comes from his NFL earnings as a quarterback, he has also secured profitable endorsement deals that have contributed to his overall net worth.
