A former N-F-L defensive back with Kansas City, Minnesota, Houston and San Francisco has signed on with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Clemson grad Mark Fields II is a 27-year-old import who was expected to be on the turf at Mosaic Stadium Wednesday as the Green and White prepare to host Toronto Saturday afternoon in the Riders’ final regular-season game of 2023. Following is the news release from the Roughriders…..

DATE:                       October 18, 2023

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                SR23-132

RIDERS SIGN AMERICAN DEFENSIVE BACK MARK FIELDS II

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Mark Fields II.

Fields II (5’10-181) initially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. Following training camp, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where he saw action in one regular season game. The North Carolina native split the 2020 season with the Vikings and the Houston Texans, playing in four games and recording two tackles. He spent time with the San Fransisco 49ers in 2021.

Fields II played four collegiate seasons (2016-19) at Clemson University, suiting up in 46 games. The former Tiger recorded 45 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, 12 pass deflections, one interception which he returned for a touchdown. He helped Clemson capture the College Football Playoff National Championship in both the 2016 and 2018 seasons. The 27-year-old logged two pass breakups against Alabama in the 2018 championship game.