Angelo Fields

Angelo Bertell Fields (born September 15, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Oilers in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft.

Angelo Fields

No. 77, 79
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1957-09-15) September 15, 1957 Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	321 lb (146 kg)
Career information
High school:	Woodrow Wilson (Washington, D.C.)
College:	Michigan State
NFL draft:	1980 / round: 2 / pick: 38
Career history
Houston Oilers (1980–1981) Green Bay Packers (1982) New Orleans Saints (1984)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (1979)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 30 Games started: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Football career

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. Fields stood out due to his strength and agility. 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

• NFL database, Angelo Fields
• NFL reference, Angelo Fields