Fields was born in
Washington D.C. where he attended
Woodrow Wilson High School. Recruited to play collegiate football for
Michigan State in 1976 where he played both offensive tackle and
defensive tackle. During his time with the Spartans, Fields played alongside both
Dan Bass and
Larry Bethea. In 1977, MSU went 7-3-1 and in 1978 Michigan State won the Big Ten championship. However, the Spartans were on NCAA probation and unable to attend the Rose Bowl. He was selected in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers with whom he played three seasons before being released. ==References==