71   Jerod Fields Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bandera, Texas High School: Bandera HS Height / Weight: 6-7 / 302 Position: Offensive Lineman

2001:
All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (Associated Press) ... worked in a backup role until Wes Sims was sidelined by an injury ... started at right tackle over the final five games of the regular season, some of which were OU’s most productive from an offensive standpoint.

2000:
Signed with OU in the spring of 2000, but did not join the squad until January ... went through spring drills with the Sooners, but did not exhaust a year of eligibility.

High school:
A three-time all-district performer ... three-year starter at tight end and along the offensive line ... averaged nine pancake blocks per game as a senior ... caught four passes for 76 yards ... also a three-year starter in basketball ... averaged 16 points and four blocked shots for a team that finished 21-2 ... all-area basketballer as a junior and senior ... football coach was Mike Williamson.

Wrapup:
Three of his high school teammates also play college football ... born: May 26, 1982, in Houston, Texas ... parents: Chester and Tracy Fields ... major: education.