Why Mel Kiper believes QB Justin Fields upgrade over Jimmy Garoppolo
Mar 1, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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Mel Kiper Jr. explains why he has the 49ers trading up for QB Justin Fields in his latest mock draft.
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