3/20/2017 football Edit

Justin Fields is 'locked in' on Penn State

Chad Simmons • Rivals.com

Recruiting Analyst

Chad Simmons is a Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. He was the expert on The Next Class on Fox Sports South from 2011-2015. He currently covers Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

EMERSON, Ga. — Justin Fields blew up blew up as a football recruit last fall before committing to Penn State December 1. The four-star dual-threat quarterback out of Kennesaw (Ga.) Harrison is a two-sport athlete and he is currently batting lead-off for the Hoyas. When time allows, he gets out to compete at camps and play for Cam Newton's 7v7 team. He is not focused on recruiting right now. One reason, because of baseball, but the other is due to how strong he is committed to the Nittany Lions.

IN HIS OWN WORDS: "I am locked in on Penn State right now," said Fields. "I am in contact with coach [Joe] Moorhead (offensive coordinator) every day. Me, my dad and coach Moorhead have a little group message going on through text messaging, so we are always talking that way.

"We talk about school, classes, baseball, football and more about life than anything. That is honestly what I like most about talking with coach Moorhead; it is not all about football.

"I feel like we are very close and that we have a great relationship. Every time I go up there, he treats me like family and he is a big part of why I am committed to Penn State. He makes me feel like I am already part of the family up there.

"I still feel really good about my commitment to Penn State right now. I am 100-percent committed right now and I plan to stick with Penn State, but you never know what the future holds. I have no plans to change my mind though."

RIVALS REACTION: Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee are just some of the schools Fields mentioned as ones that continue to recruit him. Tennessee has been texting him. Georgia texted him over the weekend about how he would fit in their offense. Fields is likely going to take visits to a few other schools, but nothing is planned at this time and nothing is in the works. He is focused on baseball right now and he is participating in a few camps and 7v7 events when his schedule allows. He is a bright young man who gets it. He sees the big picture and he is still a strong Penn State commitment. It is going to take a lot to even make him waiver, much less change his mind.