Two former Ohio State Buckeyes are reuniting in New York.
Justin Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million free agent deal with the Jets on Monday, meaning he’ll soon be throwing to his former college teammate, wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
The duo played together for two seasons in Columbus, Ohio and had some elite chemistry. When Fields was targeting Wilson at Ohio State, he threw for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns with a 133.0 passer rating. The tandem was a home run waiting to happen, as Wilson hauled in 22 receptions of 20 or more yards from Fields.
Here’s a look at the college careers of Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson.
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Justin Fields college stats
Fields had a strong college career after a high-profile transfer to Ohio State from Georgia after his freshman season.
He was the best quarterback in the Big Ten in his two years with the Buckeyes, leading the conference in passing yards, touchdowns and passing efficiency rating in 2019 and 2020. He beat Ohio State’s biggest rival, Michigan, in 2019 (the game was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic). Fields finished third in Heisman voting in 2019 and was drafted 11th overall by the Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Here are stats from Field’s college career:
| Season | Team | Class | G | Cmp | Att | Cmp % | Yds | TD | INT | Y/A | Rate |
| 2018 | Georgia | FR | 12 | 27 | 39 | 69.2 | 328 | 4 | 0 | 8.4 | 173.7 |
| 2019 | Ohio State | SO | 14 | 238 | 354 | 67.2 | 3273 | 41 | 3 | 9.2 | 181.4 |
| 2020 | Ohio State | JR | 8 | 158 | 225 | 70.2 | 2100 | 22 | 6 | 9.3 | 175.6 |
| Total | 34 | 423 | 618 | 68.4 | 5701 | 67 | 9 | 9.2 | 178.8 |
Garrett Wilson college stats
Wilson feasted at Ohio State catching passes from Fields and running routes opposite of Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. The two wideouts were selected at No. 10 and No. 11, respectively, in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Wilson also showed out in the College Football Playoff with Fields as his quarterback. He caught two passes for 52 yards against Clemson in the playoff semifinals in 2020 and made three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown in the national championship game against Alabama.
Here are stats from Wilson’s college career:
| Season | Team | Class | G | Rec | Yds | TD | Y/R |
| 2019 | Ohio State | FR | 14 | 30 | 432 | 5 | 14.4 |
| 2020 | Ohio State | SO | 8 | 43 | 723 | 6 | 16.8 |
| 2021 | Ohio State | JR | 11 | 70 | 1058 | 12 | 15.1 |
| Totals | 33 | 143 | 2213 | 23 | 15.5 |
Justin Fields contract details
Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets, presumptively making him a starting quarterback again after backing up Russell Wilson with the Steelers last year.
While Pittsburgh was interested in bringing him back for 2025, Fields wanted to test the open market. He now heads to New York, where he’ll look to bring some stability to the quarterback position after two tumultuous seasons with Aaron Rodgers.
Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson Ohio State highlights
Fields and Wilson have impressive individual highlights from their days at Ohio State, including some fantastic touchdown throws and catches.
Fields threw a bomb to Chris Olave in the 2021 Sugar Bowl, flashing his elite arm strength in a 49-28 win over Clemson.
Wilson had a penchant for making acrobatic catches while wearing a Buckeyes’ uniform, like this one in a 56-27 win over Michigan.
Fields and Wilson also showcased a downfield connection that Jets fans would love to see rekindled in New York.
Did Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson win a national championship?
Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson did not win a national championship together at Ohio State. The dynamic duo played in the national title game in 2021, but Ohio State lost to Alabama 52-24.
