Finally, Fields vs. Lawrence, Both Of Metro Atlanta: ‘This Is The Future Of The NFL’

Georgia’s own: Trevor Lawrence, left, who attended Cartersville High School, and Justin Fields, who went to Harrison High School in Kennesaw, will finally compete against each other Saturday. Fields’ No. 2 Ohio State takes on Lawrence and No. 3 Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.

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Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence went to high school about 20 miles from each other in the suburbs northwest of Atlanta.

They have worked out since middle school with the same quarterback trainer, a former Pac-12 QB and full-time firefighter who is more well-respected than well-known in the business.

Lawrence and Fields were the Nos. 1 and 1a recruits in the class of 2018, competed at the same Elite 11 camp and have been linked for most of their young lives despite never playing in the same football game.