Angelo Fields

Angelo Bertell Fields is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers. He played college football for the Michigan State [Spartans football|Michigan State Spartans] and was selected by the Oilers in the second round of the 1980 [NFL draft].

Football career

Fields was born in Washington D.C. where he attended Woodrow [Wilson High School (Washington, D.C.)|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. 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.