Profile of E.J. Fields

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• UK Coach Rich Brooks on E.J. Fields

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• Kentucky.com's UK Wildcats page
• John Clay's Sidelines blog

FROM HERALD-LEADER SPORTS COLUMNIST JOHN CLAY: A 6-2, 190-pounder from Frankfort High School. Played quarterback and cornerback for Frankfort, but has been projected as a wide receiver or defensive back. A "Class of the Commonwealth" member. Ran for 1,023 yards and 189 touchdowns last year. Scout.com projects Fields as the nation's 45th best safety prospect.

FROM UKATHLETICS.COM: Highly regarded athlete … Played quarterback and cornerback at Frankfort (Ky.) HS and has been projected as a wide receiver or DB on the collegiate level … Led team to an 11-3 record and a spot in the state semifinals his senior season … Had eight interceptions as a senior, adding eight pass breakups, 59 tackles, and five tackles for loss … At quarterback, he ran for 1,023 yards and 19 touchdowns … Also passed for 373 yards and five scores … First-team all-state by the Louisville Courier-Journal … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” and the “Kentucky Tremendous 26” listings of the top seniors in the state … Ran for 1,147 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior, earning all-county and all-district honors … Career totals feature 2,677 rushing yards and 39 TDs … On defense, he totaled nine interceptions and 190 tackles … Coached by Craig Foley … Has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash … The No. 4 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com, which also lists him as the nation’s No. 63 all-purpose athlete … The nation’s No. 45 safety according to Scout.com … Also has participated in basketball and track … Won the state championship in the 400-meter dash as a junior and also competes in the 100 and 200 meters … Best times include 10.7 seconds in the 100, 22.2 in the 200, and 48.7 in the 400 … Considering running track while at Kentucky.

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